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U.S. hurdles star Trey Cunningham comes out as gay: 'I had to take my time'

Cunningham did not qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics but is ranked 11th in the world in the men's 110-meter hurdle race.

Trans nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz dedicates record-breaking Olympic qualifier to 'all the LGBTQ folks'

Hiltz was in fourth place with 300 meters left before they suddenly accelerated past their competition, breaking the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials record.

Out Skater Brittany Bowe Serves as Team USA Flag Bearer

The speed skater and bronze medalist held the honor along with curler John Shuster. 

Karina Manta is Team USA's First Out Female Figure Skater

Coming out as bisexual, ice dancer Karina Manta faces a different set of challenges than gay men in the sport. 

Team USA's Chris Mosier Is First Transgender Athlete Featured in Nike Ad

Chris Mosier keeps breaking barriers for transgender men in sports. Now he's featured in a Nike ad.

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Chris Mosier is First Out Trans Man to Compete with Team USA

"This opens the doors for other transgender athletes," says the Chicago-born triathlete and advocate. 

Team USA Women's Basketball Wins Gold, Sue Bird Kisses Megan Rapinoe

The gold medal-winning team includes six out players. 

Women's Hockey Team Threatens to Sit Out Championship Over Pay

The women on the U.S. national team are asking for more than money. They want equal benefits and access to marketing on par with male hockey players. 

Trans Triathelete Joins Team USA, Makes History

Chris Mosier's awe-inspiring time in the men's sprint duathlon has opened a new door for trans athletes nationwide.

Olympic Hockey Rivals Meghan Duggan and Gillian Apps Are Married

Duggan of Team USA and Apps of Team Canada faced off on Olympic ice in Vancouver and in Sochi. 

Team USA Women One Win Away From The World Cup!

Jill Ellis's Team USA stunned the world's top-ranked team to advance to Sunday's World Cup Final.

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. 

Elite Figure Skater Amber Glenn Comes Out as Bi/Pan

Glenn, a favorite to win a national championship in January, is Team USA's only out LGBTQ female member.

Final Sentence Handed to Gymnast-Abuser Larry Nassar

On Monday, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor was sentenced to a third prison term of 40 to 125 years. 

Comedian Leslie Jones Goes All Fangirl on Olympic Volleyballers

Leslie Jones is overcome with excitement at meeting Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross of the USA women's beach volleyball team. 

It’s Easter, and Trump spent Holy Week hawking a Bible

Some of The Advocate's editorial team discussed Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bible. Let's just say they had thoughts.

Book Thrown at Abusive U.S. Gymnastics Doctor

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts.

Victims Confront Gymnastics Doctor During Sex Abuse Sentencing

Several women accused former USA gymnastics team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced to 40-125 years in prison. 

Another Out U.S. Olympian Wins Medal

Speed skater Brittany Bowe and the American team won bronze.

Adam Rippon Gives Spectacular Performance in Olympic Debut

The out figure skater helped the U.S. to a bronze medal in the team event.