Paralympian comes out as gay after medal-winning event
Dimitri Pavade said he is ready to be a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
September 9, 2024
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December 17, 2014
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Study: LGBT Teen Athletes 'Overwhelmingly Closeted'
Respondents to the study cite homophobic and transphobic bullying as reasons for staying in the closet.
July 3, 2018
Being the Closeted Player on the Christian Basketball Team
Journalist Kate Fagan gives a glimpse of the life of a closeted athlete, surrounded by devout Christian teammates.
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Out Olympian Denounces Daily Beast's Grindr Article
The Daily Beast "should be ashamed" of the article, which could potentially endanger closeted athletes, says Amini Fonua, a swimmer from Tonga.
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A new documentary, Alone in the Game, interviews the Division I player, who remains anonymous.
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