According to OutSports, 155 LGBTQ athletes will be competing in Paris this year.
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Of the 155 athletes, 19 are men. What’s particularly interesting to me is who they are.
1. Arthur Norrie is a Brazilian gymnast.
Here is a photo of him with his boyfriend, Joan.
2. Nico Keenan plays field hockey for Argentina.
Here she is with her Dutch politician boyfriend Rob Jetten.
3. Nick Albiero is a swimmer from Brazil.
Here’s a Pride celebration from a few years ago.
4. Justine Louis plays volleyball for Canada.
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He graduated from Stanford University last year.
5. Frederick Wandres is a German dressage rider.
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Here’s a rare photo of him not on horseback.
6. Campbell Harrison is an Australian rock climber.
Here’s a photo of him and his boyfriend in New Zealand.
7. Timo Kavelius will compete in judo for Germany.
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His Instagram profile lists him as ranked 21st in the world.
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8. Tom Daley is a British diver.
He and his husband, Dustin Lance Black, have two children.
9. Domian Missiles is a Belgian dressage rider.
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Here’s a photo of him and his partner.
10. Carl Hester is a British dressage rider.
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His dog, Chip, is driving the truck.
11. Ryan Castro Dutra is a Brazilian trampolinist.
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Here’s a look at him living his best life in Bulgaria.
12. Dan Jarvis is a British swimmer.
Here are some photos of him on the Eras tour:
13. Jack Woolley will represent Ireland in taekwondo.
Here he is enjoying the sunset with his boyfriend.
14. Borja Carrascosa Martinez is a Spanish dressage rider.
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His horse’s name is Sir Hubert.
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15. Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo is a Spanish dressage athlete.
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At 65, he is the oldest athlete to compete in Paris.
16. Robbie Manson is a New Zealand rower.
Here he is wearing a rainbow Speedo and riding a rainbow unicorn inflatable.
17. Edward Gall is a Dutch dressage rider.
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This will be my fourth Olympics.
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18. Hans Peter Mindelhout is also a Dutch dressage rider.
He’s actually partnered with fellow equestrian Edward Gal.
19.And finally, Nico Young is an American runner.
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He came out in 2022 with an Instagram post that read: “My name is Nico Young and I’m proud to be gay!”
Thanks to Outsports for providing us with this great database of LGBTQ athletes.
