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England rugby champions Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan are adding a new teammate to their family. The engaged couple, who won the 2023 Women's Rugby World Cup together, announced they're expecting a baby this October.
Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just became the first openly gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic title, sweeping all four of his events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His historic victory is opening doors for LGBTQ+ athletes in spaces where representation has been rare.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
American skier Jake Adicoff just became the first openly gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic gold medal. He didn't stop at one—he's already claimed two golds at the Milan-Cortina Games, halfway to his four-title goal.
World champion boxer Terri Harper is creating safe spaces in her gym for LGBTQ+ athletes who need support. Her simple message: stay true to who you are, no matter what others think.
While 47 out LGBTQ+ athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thousands more will gather this summer for the Gay Games in València, Spain. Since 1982, this global event has celebrated inclusion over exclusion, welcoming athletes of all identities to compete in everything from track and field to dragon boating.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will welcome 45 openly queer athletes, the most in Winter Games history. From groundbreaking trans skiers to three-time champions, these athletes are competing authentically and inspiring millions.
The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics kicks off this week with a record-breaking 41 out LGBTQ+ athletes competing across nine events. It's the most visible queer representation in Winter Olympics history, nearly triple the number from just eight years ago.