No, transphobes, Lia Thomas didn't cause the U.S. swimming team to almost quit
A false Facebook post claiming the U.S. women's swimming team threatened to quit if trans athlete Lia Thomas was allowed to try out have been debunked.
May 13, 2024
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U.S. Olympic Committee Moves to Take Over USA Gymnastics
The action arises from dissatisfaction with how USA Gymnastics' governing body addressed a sexual assault scandal.
November 5, 2018
Lawsuit Accuses USA Taekwondo, Olympic Committee of Sex Trafficking
Four female former Team USA Taekwondo athletes claim the team and the U.S. Olympic Committee subjected them to sex trafficking.Â
May 8, 2018
Olympic Committee Condemns Daily Beast Article on Gay Athletes
 "This kind of reporting is simply unacceptable," the IOC said.
August 15, 2016
Will Olympic Committee's New Rules Influence Antigay Host Countries?
The International Olympic Committee voted in favor of 40 new rules, including one that protects people against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Will that help LGB athletes?
December 8, 2014
U.S. Olympic Committee Says No to Discrimination
The United States Olympic Committee announced that it has expanded its existing nondiscrimination policy to include protections for sexual orientation.
October 11, 2013
Olympics Ask Russia for 'Clarification' on Anti-LGBT Laws
The International Olympic Committee asked Russian officials to provide written guarantees that LGBT Olympic athletes and spectators will be safe in Sochi next year.
August 9, 2013
Olympic Athletes Told Not to Speak Against Russian Laws
The IOC claims the Olympics' own rules bars athletes from showing support of the LGBT community at the upcoming Winter Games in Sochi.
August 13, 2013
Olympic Committee Says Russia's Antigay Bill Won't Effect LGBT Olympians
"The IOC is an open organization and athletes of all orientations will be welcome at the Games," says a spokesman for The International Olympic Committee.
June 16, 2013
Fencer sues USA Fencing, U.S. Olympic Committee over trans sports ban
Dinah Yukich sued after a tournament in New York determined her ineligible to compete in women's events.
October 15, 2025
U.S. Olympic Committee bars trans women from competing, caving to Trump
The committee had previously allowed each sport's governing body to set policy for trans athletes.
July 22, 2025
Senators to IOC: Make Sure LGBTs Protected During Olympics
Twelve senators question the International Olympic Committee on its reaction to Olympics host Russia's antigay law.
November 11, 2013
IOC 'Completely Satisfied' With Russia's Anti-LGBT Laws
The International Olympic Committee said it doesn't have the authority to interfere with the laws of the nation hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics.
September 26, 2013
IOC Defends Removal of Trans MP for Rainbow Protest
The International Olympic Committee is defending the removal of several LGBT activists from the Olympic village Sunday, including a transgender former member of Italy's parliament.
February 18, 2014
IOC Proposes Gay-Inclusive Antibias Language for Olympic Charter
The proposal, announced today, is one of 40 recommendations the International Olympic Committee will vote on in December.
November 18, 2014
New IOC Rules Change the Game for Trans Athletes
The rest of the sporting world now needs to follow the lead of the International Olympic Committee.
January 29, 2016
NBC Criticized for Editing of Olympics Speech
The network removed part of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's comments against discrimination.
February 10, 2014
IOC: Olympic Host Cities Must Be Safe for LGBT Participants
Following the controversy around holding the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia, with its anti-LGBT policies and environment, the International Olympic Committee takes a stand against discrimination.
September 25, 2014
IOC OK With Arrest of Gay Rights Protesters in Russia
The International Olympic Committee will not be bothered by the arrest of more than a dozen peaceful protesters in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Friday.
February 8, 2014
Two More Olympic Sponsors Condemn Russian Law
Chobani and DeVry University are the two newest sponsors of the U.S. Olympic Committee sponsors to condemn Russia's antigay law.
February 6, 2014
Calif. Athletic Commission Considers Licensing Trans Athletes
The proposed rule change would mirror similar policies adopted by the International Olympic Committee and NCAA.
December 18, 2013