out athletes

Out lesbian and ski jumper Daniela Iraschko-Stolz says the spotlight on LGBT athletes at the games is being "blown up bigger than it" needs to be.

Julie Hermann, Rutgers University's athletic director, caused quite a stir by quietly coming out as a lesbian.

Basketball star Brittney Griner is one to watch for many reasons. She came out and revealed she was gay before she had her first professional game aft for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. She is one of the rare athletes to come out as an active player. It was a moment that showed how far America has progressed-but also how far it still has to go. Google her and "Brittney Griner man" shows up as often as her dunks when she played for Baylor University. More disturbing than the comments about her being a man are the attempts to make Griner feel ashamed for preferring pants over dresses. However, with Griner set to debut on the national stage this summer, can butch female athletes be free to express themselves?

UK sports broadcaster Clare Balding sees a glaring omission on the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist: no women.

There may only be six out athletes at Sochi, but they are making a good showing!

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe makes the case for athletes — competing now in Sochi, and everywhere else — to come out.