There are currently about 200 openly LGBTQ athletes from 25 countries competing in this year’s Paris Olympics, according to OutSports.
In fact, historically, LGBTQ athletes have been so successful that if they formed their own country (Team LGBTQ), they would rank seventh all-time in Olympic medals.
Let’s keep an eye on who will be crowned the winner in Paris.
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So far, no openly LGBTQ athlete has won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Amandine Bouchard, France, Judo
Amandine Bouchard of France, bronze medalist in the women’s 52 kg judo event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, poses during a photo session in Paris on July 29, 2024. (Photo: Thibaut Moritz/AFP) (Photo: Thibaut Moritz/AFP via Getty Images)
Amandine Bouchard won the bronze medal in women’s judo 52 kg at the Paris Olympics, making history this year as the first LGBTQ athlete to win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This Saturday, August 3rd, she will defend her title for Team France in mixed team judo!
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Tom Daley, Great Britain, synchronized diving
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 29: Tom Daley and Noah Williams show off their silver medals after coming second in the 10m synchronised platform at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Team GB House in Paris, France. (Photo by Matt Greaves/Team GB via Getty Images)
Tom Daley made a spectacular return to diving, coming out of retirement and onto the podium, winning silver in the men’s synchronized 10m platform with partner Noah Williams. It was Daley’s fifth Olympic medal, adding another to his illustrious resume in the sport.
Lauren Scruggs, United States, Women’s Foil
Lauren Scruggs of the United States celebrates on the podium after winning the silver medal in the women’s individual foil event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Frank Fife/AFP) (Photo by Frank Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
Lauren Scruggs won silver in the women’s individual foil, giving the LGBTQ team the first ever silver medal in women’s foil competition, and will be back on the field this Saturday in the women’s foil team heats.
This story will be updated live with additional victories throughout the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Check out the OutSports LGBTQ Olympic Athlete Database and filter by country, sport and athletic category to learn about the hundreds of LGBTQ athletes competing in Paris.
To ensure inclusive and fair coverage of LGBTQ Olympians, GLAAD’s 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Guide was created in collaboration with Athlete Ally and Pride House France and produced by the GLAAD Media Institute, GLAAD’s training, research and consulting arm. Learn more at GLAAD.org/Institute and support GLAAD’s work here.
