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Greg Louganis to Auction Three Olympic Medals to Benefit HIV/AIDS Group

The gay diver said each of the medals, and one very special speedo, up for auction has a story to tell.

Olympics Roundup: The Medal Race for Out Athletes

The week included a new medal for one out athlete who announced his retirement.

No, Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic Medal Won't Be Revoked

A transphobic petition failed to clear its initial hurdle, as the International Olympic Committee confirms that Jenner's gold medal is Caitlyn's to keep.

Olympic Wrap-Up: Record Visibility, Medals, and More

It was a record year for LGBT Olympians in more ways than one.

Olympic Medal-Winning Boxer Irma Testa Comes Out

Fear of judgment in her sport kept the bronze medal-winning Italian athlete from sharing her truth publicly -- until now.

LGBT Comedians' Olympic Tweets: Biting Medals and Loving Gymnastics

The 2016 Olympics have given LGBT comedians plenty to tweet about, cheering on heroes, pointing out gaffes, and admitting they don't know why winners bite their medals.

Olympic Soccer Player Quinn Becomes First Trans Athlete to Medal

Quinn, a midfielder for Canada, won gold after their team beat Sweden.

Out Boxer Nesthy Petecio Dedicates Olympic Medal to LGBTQ+ Community

Petecio is the first woman from the Philippines to medal in boxing at the Olympics.

Olympic History Made: First Gold Medals for Same-Sex Spouses

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, members of the gold-winning British women's field hockey team, made Friday night one for the record books.

Meet the out lesbian boxer who won the first medal for the Refugee Olympic Team

Cameroon’s Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba is assured of a bronze medal following unanimous decision in a quarterfinal match.

Ireen Wüst Just Became 1st Olympian to Win Gold at 5 Olympic Games

The speed skater has six Olympic gold medals total.

Tom Daley Wins Bronze Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Insults From Russian TV

Daley became the first British diver to win four Olympic medals.

Gay Diver Tom Daley Wins First Gold Medal, Vows to 'Carry On'

Daley already won two bronze medals at previous Olympic Games. 

This Summer's Comedy Gold Olympic Moments

The wealth of hilarity presented at the Olympics was worthy of its own medal category.

Tom Daley goes down on all fours to test new Olympic beds

Gay fans instantly awarded the Olympic diver a gold medal for his experiment.

Ice Dancer Guillaume Cizeron Sets World Record, Wins Olympic Gold

The gay skater is the second known LGBTQ+ athlete to win a medal at the 2022 Olympics. 

Team LGBT: Week One Wrap Up

They played, they scored, they medaled. Here's where Team LGBT stands after the first week at the Olympic games.

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Greg Louganis Proved What Is Possible For Athletes Living With HIV

"I didn't think I'd see 30, honestly," the four-time Olympic gold medal-winner says. 

Gay At The Games: Wüst Wins Gold, Putin Gets 'Cuddled'

Weekend Olympic roundup: Ireene Wust wins the first gay gold medal of the games, and update on Dutch snowboarder Cheryl Maas.

Greg Louganis Subject of New Documentary

Back on Board, an upcoming documentary about four-time Olympics gold medal winner Greg Louganis, will chronicle his journey from diving prodigy to HIV spokesman.