These 5 athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)
Even more queer representation in the world of sports!
June 5, 2024
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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
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas files lawsuit against World Aquatics
She’s challenging World Aquatics’ restrictive policies on transgender women’s participation in sports.
January 29, 2024
Women Can Now Swim Topless in Berlin's Swimming Pools
The move reflects Germany's tradition of nudity.
March 13, 2023
Nyad Tries Marathon Swim Again
Nyad was hoping the third time is the proverbial charm.
September 23, 2011
Olympic Swimming Champ Ian Thorpe Comes Out
After years of speculation that he is gay, Thorpe confirms it in an interview to be broadcast on Australian TV Sunday night.
July 12, 2014
Tom Daley Is 'Furious' Over International Swimming's Trans Ban
"Anyone that's told they can't compete or can't do something they love just because of who they are, it's not on," the Olympic champ said.
June 27, 2022
Trans Athletes Effectively Banned From Women’s Swimming Events
The world's swimming governing body, FINA, announced the policy on Sunday.
June 19, 2022
‘Swimming With Sharks’ Is Your Next Queer-Inclusive Guilty Pleasure
Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger star in this erotic thriller series about sex, power, and rivalry.
March 17, 2022
Diana Nyads Cuba to Florida Swim Attempt Comes to an End
Nyad was forced to abandon her swim.
August 9, 2011
Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Resolved to Keep Swimming Amid Backlash
The UPenn swimmer opened up about transitioning, changing teams, facing outrage, and being visible for younger trans athletes.
March 3, 2022
