Olympic freeskier Gus Kenworthy joined Conan O’Brien last night and talked about his coming out story. Kenworthy said it was difficult for him because he was in a small class of kids at school (48) and turned pro at 16, so there were challenges because he was afraid of “separation from the pack.” “I

Bailar, who was the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team, has shared his transition journey on TV shows like 60 Minutes and The Ellen Show. .During Pride Month 2017, the International Olympic Committee Bailar profiled Schuyler in a series entitled IDENTI

We sit down to talk to Gus Kenworthy about recently coming out of the closet. Being the first in action sports to do so. “I was worried that I’d be known as ‘the gay skier’ … and everything else about me would be overlooked,” he explained. “I have a big fan base of young girls, and I didn’t want to

Sidney Crosby and Shea Webber talk about their opposition to Russia's anti-gay laws at the Team Canada Olympic press conference on Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Calgary: "For me growing up in Canada, my view has always been that way," Crosby said during a news conference Sunday to kick off Canada's Oly...

Despite ramped-up security efforts in anticipation of the 2014 Winter Olympics, concerns persist over terrorist threats facing the games. CFR Distinguished Visiting Fellow Raymond W. Kelly highlights three things to know about the threats and response preparedness in Sochi:
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Preparing for the Olympics is no laughing matter. As one commenter points out, it’s a full-time job. Thorpe, 22, has been openly gay in the sport since he was 18 and has confronted stereotypes in gymnastics. His day starts at 9:00 a.m., with conditioning and rehab. Then it’s over to the mat for two

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are almost here. From striking aquatic centres to billion-dollar timber stadiums, Japan’s capital is now ready for the greatest sporting event on Earth.

U.S. Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon received the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award at the LGBTQ rights organization’s Los Angeles gala over the weekend. The award was presented to Rippon by fellow Olympian Gus Kenworthy, who said, “Tonight’s honoree is incredible. He’s an inspiration to me

After hitting his head on the board during the preliminary round, Greg Louganis recovers to win 3m Springboard gold in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Greg is an incredible supporter of gay rights.

A MOMENT IN US HISTORY: Feb 22, 1980! Sportscentury's recap of the memorable 1980 Olympic hockey semifinal match between the United States and the Soviet Union.All rights belong to ESPN.