Basketball player Jason Collins

Volleyball player J. P. Calderon

Boxer Parinya Charoenphol

Tennis player Billie Jean King

Track and field athlete Andreas Krieger

Diver Greg Louganis

Tennis player Hana Mandlíková

Diver Matthew Mitcham

Swimmer Dominik Koll

Ice hockey player Charline Labonté

Handball player Katja Nyberg

Alpine skier Anja Pärson

American football player Michael Sam

Rugby player Gareth Thomas

Swimmer Ian Thorpe

Rugby player Louisa Wall

Professional wrestler Darren Young

NameLifetime[1]NationalitySportSexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity [2]
Brian Andersonb. 1976 AmericanSkateboardingGay[3]
Helena Åbergb. 1971 SwedishSwimmingLesbian[4]
Graham Ackermanb. 1983 AmericanGymnasticsGay[5]
Nicola Adamsb. 1982 EnglishBoxingBisexual[6]
Marilyn Agliottib. 1979 DutchField hockeyLesbian[7]
Jenny Allardb. ? AmericanSoftballLesbian[8]
Kye Allumsb. 1989 AmericanBasketballTransgender[9]
John Amaechib. 1970 EnglishBasketballGay[10]
Eric Andersonb. 1968 AmericanCoachGay[11]
Rhyian Anderson-Morleyb. 1990 AustralianAustralian rules footballGay[12]
Nadine Angererb. 1978 GermanAssociation footballBisexual[13]
Alyson Annanb. 1973 AustralianField hockeyLesbian[14]
Jen Armbrusterb. 1975 AmericanGoalball[15]
Rebekka Armstrongb. 1967 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[16]
Judith Arndtb. 1976 GermanCyclingLesbian[17]
Seimone Augustusb. 1984 AmericanBasketballLesbian[18]
Ramona Bachmannb. 1990  SwissAssociation footballLesbian[19]
Mianne Baggerb. 1966 DanishGolfTransgender[20]
Clare Baldingb. 1971 EnglishJockeyLesbian[21]
Jason Ballb. 1988 AustralianAustralian rules footballGay[22]
Shawnacy Barberb. 1994 CanadianTrack and fieldGay[23]
Nicole Bass-Fuchs1964–2017 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[24]
Betty Baxterb. 1952 CanadianVolleyballLesbian[25]
Billy Beanb. 1964 AmericanBaseballGay[26]
Shelley Beattie1967–2008 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[27]
Mack Beggsb. 1999 AmericanWrestlingTransgender[28]
Kajsa Bergqvistb. 1976 SwedishTrack and fieldBisexual[29]
Thomas Berlingb. 1979 NorwegianAssociation footballGay[30]
Mark Bingham1970–2001 AmericanRugbyGay[31]
Sue Birdb. 1980 AmericanBasketballLesbian[32]
Alex Blackwellb. 1983 AustralianCricketLesbian[33][34]
John Blankenstein1949–2006 DutchAssociation footballGay[35]
Brian Boitanob. 1963 AmericanFigure skatingGay[36]
Tom Bosworthb. 1990 BritishRace walkerGay[37]
Yvette Bovab. 1962 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[38]
Brittany Boweb. 1988 AmericanSpeed skaterLesbian[39]
Sabine Braunb. 1965 GermanTrack and fieldLesbian[40]
Ashleigh Brazillb. 1989 AustralianNetballLesbian[41]
Linda Bresonikb. 1983 GermanAssociation footballLesbian[42]
Belle Brockhoffb. 1993 AustralianSnowboardLesbian[43]
Giorgia Bronzinib. 1983 ItalianCyclingLesbian[44]
Harrison Browneb. 1993 CanadianIce hockeyTransgender[45]
Chantal de Bruijnb. 1976 DutchField hockeyLesbian[46]
Steve Buckleyb. 1956 AmericanJournalistGay[47]
Karin Büttner-Janzb. 1952 GermanGymnastLesbian[48]
Anastasia Bucsisb. 1989 CanadianSpeed skatingLesbian[49]
Brendan Burke1988–2010 AmericanIce hockeyGay[50]
Glenn Burke1952–1995 AmericanBaseballGay[51]
Kris Burleyb. 1974 CanadianGymnastGay[52]
Balian Buschbaumb. 1980 GermanTrack and fieldTransgender[53]
Ivan Bussens1960–2007 EnglishWater poloGay[54]
Jeffrey Buttleb. 1982 CanadianFigure skatingGay[55]
Latasha Byearsb. 1973 AmericanBasketballLesbian[56]
Caitlin Cahowb. 1985 AmericanIce hockeyLesbian[57]
J. P. Calderonb. 1975 AmericanVolleyballGay[58]
Liz Carmoucheb. 1984 AmericanMMALesbian[59]
Betty Carstairs1900–1993 EnglishMotor racingLesbian[60]
Isadora Cerullob. 1991 American
 Brazilian		RugbyLesbian[61]
Parinya Charoenpholb. 1981 ThaiBoxingTransgender[62]
Julie Chub.1982 AmericanIce hockey[63]
Laura Clemeshab. 1992 AustralianNetballLesbian[64]
Jason Collinsb. 1978 AmericanBasketballGay[65]
Sean Conroyb. 1992 AmericanBaseballGay[66]
Natalie Cookb. 1975 AustralianBeach volleyballLesbian[67]
Rose Cossarb. 1991 CanadianGymnasticsLesbian[68]
Roberta Cowell1918–2011 BritishMotor racingTransgender[69]
Gottfried von Cramm1909–1976 GermanTennisBisexual[70]
Scott Cranhamb. 1954 CanadianDiverGay[71]
Toller Cranston1949–2015 CanadianFigure skatingBisexual[72]
Lisa Crossb. 1978 EnglishProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[73]
Orlando Cruzb. 1981 Puerto RicanBoxingGay[74]
John Curry1949–1994 EnglishFigure skatingGay[75]
Donal Óg Cusackb. 1977 IrishHurlingGay[76]
Lisa Dahlkvistb. 1987 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[77]
Tom Daleyb. 1994 BritishDivingGay[78]
Steven Daviesb. 1986 EnglishCricketGay[79]
Liam Davisb. 1990 EnglishAssociation footballGay[80]
Wade Davisb. 1977 AmericanAmerican footballGay[81]
Casey Dellacquab. 1985 AustralianTennisLesbian[82]
Elena Delle Donneb. 1989 AmericanBasketballLesbian[83]
David Densonb. 1995 AmericanBaseballGay[84]
Sonya Devilleb. 1993 AmericanProfessional wrestlingLesbian[85]
Chris Dickersonb. 1939 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingGay[86]
Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvelb. 1987 DutchField hockeyLesbian[87]
Michael Dos Santosb. 1983 BrazilianVolleyballGay[88]
Robert Doverb. 1956 AmericanEquestrianGay[89]
Nancy Droletb. 1973 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[90]
Michelle Duffb. 1939 CanadianMotor racingTransgender[91]
Christian Duffyb. 1961 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[92]
Michelle Dumaresqb. 1971 CanadianMountain bikingTransgender[93]
Abby Dunkinb. 1995 AmericanWheelchair basketballLesbian[94]
Simon Dunnb. 1987 AustralianBobsledGay[95]
Imke Duplitzerb. 1975 GermanFencingLesbian[96]
Pascal Erlachnerb.1980  SwissAssociation FootballrefereeGay[97]
Matt Eversb. 1976 AmericanFigure skatingGay[98]
Emilia Fahlinb. 1988 SwedishCyclingLesbian[44]
Janelly Faríasb. 1990 MexicanAssociation footballLesbian[99]
Justin Fashanu1961–1998 EnglishAssociation footballGay[100]
Freda du Faur1882–1935 AustralianMountaineeringLesbian[101]
John Fennellb. 1995 CanadianLugeGay[102]
Gigi Fernándezb. 1964 Puerto RicanTennisLesbian[103]
Nilla Fischerb. 1984 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[104]
Amini Fonuab. 1989 Tongan
 New Zealander		SwimmingGay[105]
Mark Fosterb. 1970 EnglishSwimmingGay[106]
Fallon Foxb. 1975 AmericanMMATransgender[107]
Larissa Francab. 1982 BrazilianBeach volleyballLesbian[108]
Travon Freeb. 1984/1985 AmericanBasketballBisexual[109]
Tadd Fujikawab. 1991 AmericanGolfGay[110]
Tracy Gahanb. 1980 AmericanBasketballLesbian[111]
Edward Galb. 1970 DutchEquestrianGay[112]
Rudy Galindob. 1969 AmericanFigure skatingGay[113]
Vicky Galindob. 1983 AmericanSoftballBisexual[114]
Ed Gallagher1958–2005 AmericanAmerican footballGay[115]
Melanie Garside-Wightb. 1979 EnglishAssociation footballLesbian[116]
Terry Garvin1937-1998 CanadianProfessional wrestlingGay[117]
Jane Geddesb. 1960 AmericanGolfLesbian[118]
Alan Gendreaub. 1989 AmericanAmerican footballGay[119]
Derrick Gordonb. 1991 AmericanBasketballGay[120]
Inka Gringsb. 1978 GermanAssociation footballBisexual[121]
Bobby Goldsmith1946–1983 AustralianSwimmingGay[122]
Andrew Goldsteinb. 1983 AmericanLacrosseGay[123]
LZ Grandersonb. 1972 AmericanJournalistGay[124]
Emile Griffith1938–2013 AmericanBoxingBisexual[125]
Brittney Grinerb. 1990 AmericanBasketballLesbian[126]
Joan Guetschowb. 1966 AmericanBiathlonLesbian[127]
Peter Häggströmb. 1976 SwedishTrack and fieldGay[128]
Matthew Hallb. 1970 CanadianFigure skatingGay[129]
Gro Hammersengb. 1980 NorwegianHandballLesbian[130]
Alan Hansfordb. 1968 EnglishCricketGay[131]
Kwame Harrisb. 1982 AmericanAmerican footballGay[132]
Todd Harrityb. 1990 AmericanSquashGay[133][134]
Kyle Hawkinsb. 1970 AmericanLacrosseGay[135]
Bruce Hayesb. 1963 AmericanSwimmingGay[136]
Sandra Haynieb. 1943 AmericanGolfLesbian[137]
Hurley Haywoodb. 1948 AmericanMotor racingGay[138]
Jayna Heffordb. 1977 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[139]
Mathew Helmb. 1980 AustralianDivingGay[140]
Jorik Hendrickxb. 1992 BelgianFigure skatingGay[141]
Bianca Henningerb. 1990 MexicanAssociation footballLesbian[142]
Isabell Herlovsenb. 1988 NorwegianAssociation footballLesbian[143]
Carl Hesterb. 1967 BritishEquestrianGay[144]
Keegan Hirstb. 1988 BritishRugbyGay[145]
Thomas Hitzlspergerb. 1982 GermanAssociation footballGay[146]
Edel Therese Høisethb. 1966 NorwegianSpeed skatingLesbian[147]
Ursula Hollb. 1982 GermanAssociation footballLesbian[148]
Erika Holstb. 1979 SwedishIce hockeyLesbian[149]
Laurel Hubbardb. 1978 New ZealanderWeightliftingTransgender[150]
Karen Hultzerb. 1965 South AfricanArcheryLesbian[151]
Mia Hundvinb. 1977 NorwegianHandballBisexual[152]
Anton Hysénb. 1990 SwedishAssociation footballGay[153]
Daniela Iraschko-Stolzb. 1983 AustrianSki jumperLesbian[154]
George Ives1867–1950 EnglishCricketGay[155][156]
Helen Jacobs1908–1997 AmericanTennisLesbian[157]
Colin Jacksonb. 1967 WelshHurdlingGay[158]
Angela Jamesb. 1964 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[159]
Patrick Jeffreyb. 1965 AmericanDivingGay[160]
Brianne Jennerb.1991 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[161]
Dorte Dalum Jensenb. 1978 DanishAssociation footballLesbian[162]
Barbara Jezeršekb. 1986 SlovenianCross-country skiingLesbian[163]
Xu Jingsenb. ? ChineseSurfingGay[164]
Glory Johnsonb. 1990 AmericanBasketballLesbian[165]
Gus Johnstonb. 1979 AustralianField hockeyGay[166]
Rosie Jonesb. 1959 AmericanGolfLesbian[167]
Steffi Jonesb. 1972 American
 German		Association footballLesbian[168]
Orlando Jordanb. 1974 AmericanProfessional wrestlingBisexual[169]
Natasha Kaib. 1983 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[96]
Chris Kanyon1970–2010 AmericanProfessional wrestlingGay[170]
Maud Kaptheijnsb. 1994 DutchCyclocrossLesbian[171]
Peter Karlsson1966–1995 SwedishIce hockeyGay[172]
Kathleen Kauthb. 1979 AmericanIce hockeyLesbian[173]
Johan Kenkhuisb. 1980 DutchSwimmingGay[174]
Gus Kenworthyb. 1991 AmericanFreestyle skiingGay[175]
Isabel Kerschowskib. 1988 GermanAssociation footballLesbian[176]
Sanne van Kerkhofb. 1987 DutchSpeed skatingLesbian[177]
Lotte Kiærskoub. 1975 DanishHandballLesbian[178]
Billie Jean Kingb. 1943 AmericanTennisLesbian[179]
Sandra Kirbyb. 1949 CanadianRowingLesbian[180]
Stine Brun Kjeldaasb. 1975 NorwegianSnowboardLesbian[181]
Ilana Klossb. 1956 AmericanTennisLesbian[182]
Dominik Kollb. 1984 AustrianSwimmingGay[183]
David Kopayb. 1942 AmericanAmerican footballGay[184]
Daniel Kowalskib. 1975 AustralianSwimmingGay[185]
Katja Krausb. 1970 GermanAssociation footballLesbian[186]
Andreas Kriegerb. 1966 GermanTrack and fieldTransgender[187]
Janae Marie Krocb. 1972 AmericanPowerliftingTransgender, bisexual[188]
Kim Kuligb. 1990 GermanAssociation footballLesbian[189]
Charline Labontéb. 1982 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[190]
Alexandra Lacrabèreb. 1987 FrenchHandballLesbian[191]
Kim Lammersb. 1981 DutchField hockeyLesbian[192]
Jessica Landströmb. 1984 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[193]
Lauren Lappinb. 1984 AmericanSoftballLesbian[194]
Mark Leduc1962–2009 CanadianBoxingGay[195]
Mapi Leónb. 1995 SpanishAssociation footballLesbian[196]
Hedvig Lindahlb. 1983 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[197]
Ylva Lindbergb. 1976 SwedishIce hockeyLesbian[149]
Lori Lindseyb. 1980 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[198]
Matthew Listerb. 1992 BritishCanoeingGay[199]
Ari-Pekka Liukkonenb. 1989 FinnishSwimmingGay[200]
Joanna Lohmanb. 1982 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[201]
Lella Lombardi1941-1992 ItalianMotor RacingLesbian[202]
Greg Louganisb. 1960 AmericanDivingGay[203]
Cheryl Maasb. 1984 DutchSnowboardLesbian[181]
Yusaf Mackb. 1980 AmericanBoxingGay[204]
Liliane Maestrinib. 1987 BrazilianBeach volleyballLesbian[108]
Hana Mandlíkováb. 1962 Czech AustralianTennisLesbian[205]
Robbie Mansonb. 1989 New ZealandRowingGay[206]
Brian Marshallb. 1965 CanadianHigh jumpGay[207]
Christy Martinb. 1968 AmericanBoxingLesbian[208]
Amélie Mauresmob. 1979 FrenchTennisLesbian[209]
Collin Martinb. 1994 AmericanAssociation footballGay[210]
Stephany Mayorb. 1991 MexicanAssociation footballBisexual[211]
Marnie McBeanb. 1968 CanadianRowingLesbian[212]
Robert McCall1958–1991 CanadianFigure skatingGay[213]
Ray McDonald1944–1993 AmericanAmerican footballGay[214]
Lindsy McLeanb. 1938 AmericanAmerican footballGay[215]
Erin McLeodb. 1983 CanadianAssociation footballLesbian[216]
Linda Medalenb. 1965 NorwegianAssociation footballLesbian[217]
Simona Meilerb. 1989  SwissSnowboardLesbian[218]
Conner Mertensb. 1994/1995 AmericanAmerican footballBisexual[219]
Kim Meylemansb. 1996 BelgianSkeletonLesbian[220][221]
Harriet Metcalfb. 1958 AmericanRowingLesbian[222]
Theresa Michalakb. 1992 GermanSwimmingLesbian[223]
Linda Mienzerb. 1965 BermudianCricketLesbian[224]
Hans Peter Minderhoudb. 1973 DutchEquestrianGay[112]
Matthew Mitchamb. 1988 AustralianDivingGay[225]
Eric Mitchellb. 1992 CanadianSki jumpingGay[226]
Chris Morganb. 1973 EnglishPowerliftingGay[227]
Jim Morris1936–2016 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingGay[228]
Chris Mosierb. 1980 AmericanTriathleteTransgender[229]
Valerie Mulcahyb. 1983 IrishGaelic footballLesbian[230]
Nadine Müllerb. 1985 GermanDiscus throwingLesbian[231]
Nina Müllerb. 1980 GermanHandballLesbian[232]
Susann Müllerb. 1988 GermanHandballLesbian[233]
Martina Navratilovab. 1956 Czech
 American		TennisLesbian[234]
Ondrej Nepela1951–1989 SlovakianFigure skatingGay[72]
Robert Newtonb. 1981 EnglishTrack and fieldGay[235]
Bente Nordbyb. 1974 NorwegianAssociation footballLesbian[162]
Scott Nortonb. 1982 AmericanBowlingGay[236]
Jana Novotnáb. 1968 CzechTennisLesbian
Diana Nyadb. 1949 AmericanSwimmingLesbian[237]
Katja Nybergb. 1979 SwedishHandballLesbian[238]
Graeme Obreeb. 1965 ScottishCyclingGay[239]
Ryan O’Callaghanb. 1983 AmericanAmerican footballGay[240]
Ryan O’Mearab. 1984 AmericanIce dancingGay[241]
Brian Orserb. 1961 CanadianFigure skatingGay[242]
Caroline Ouelletteb.1979 CanadianIce hockey[243]
Nigel Owensb. 1971 WelshRugby refereeGay[244]
Robert Páezb. 1994 VenezuelanDivingGay[245]
Šárka Pančochováb. 1990 CzechSnowboardLesbian[246]
Bob Parisb. 1959 Canadian
 American		Professional bodybuildingGay[247]
Sandy Parkerb. 1952 CanadianProfessional wrestlingLesbian[248]
Lily Parr1905–1978 EnglishAssociation footballLesbian[249]
Anja Pärsonb. 1981 SwedishDownhill skiingLesbian[250]
Pat Pattersonb. 1941 CanadianProfessional wrestlingGay[251]
Maartje Paumenb. 1985 DutchField hockeyLesbian[87]
Lee Pearsonb. 1974 EnglishEquestrianGay[252]
Otto Peltzer1900–1970 GermanTrack and fieldGay[253]
Mike Penner1957–2009 AmericanJournalistTransgender[254]
Beate Petersb. 1959 GermanTrack and fieldLesbian[40]
Erin Phillipsb. 1985 AustralianBasketball, Australian rules footballLesbian[111]
David Pichlerb. 1968 AmericanDivingGay[255]
Fernanda Pinillab. 1993 ChileanAssociation footballLesbian[256]
Aslie Pitterb. 1960 EnglishAssociation footballGay[257]
Brian Pockar1959–1992 CanadianFigure skatingGay[213]
Hope Powellb. 1966 EnglishAssociation footballLesbian[258]
Lauren Powersb. 1961 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[259]
Eric Radfordb. 1985 CanadianFigure skatingGay[260]
Megan Rapinoeb. 1985 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[261]
Lisa Raymondb. 1973 AmericanTennisLesbian[262]
Stephen Rhodesb. 1984 AmericanMotor racingGay[263]
Renée Richardsb. 1934 AmericanTennisTransgender[264]
Helen Richardson-Walshb. 1981 BritishField hockeyLesbian[46]
Kate Richardson-Walshb. 1980 BritishField hockeyLesbian[46]
Adam Ripponb. 1989 AmericanFigure skatingGay[265]
Lucia Rijkerb. 1967 DutchKickboxingBisexual[266]
Ian Robertsb. 1965 AustralianRugby leagueGay[267]
Ronald Robertson1937–2000 AmericanFigure skatingGay[268]
Robbie Rogersb. 1987 AmericanAssociation footballGay[269]
Yulimar Rojasb. 1995 VenezuelanTrack and fieldLesbian[270]
Petra Rossnerb. 1966 GermanCyclingLesbian[17]
Olivier Rouyerb. 1955 FrenchAssociation footballGay[271]
Matthew Rushb. 1972 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingGay[272]
Jaiyah Saeluab. 1988 American SamoanAssociation footballTransgender[273]
Angela Salvagnob. 1976 AmericanProfessional bodybuildingBisexual[274]
Michael Samb. 1990 AmericanAmerican footballGay[275]
Victoria Sandell Svenssonb. 1977 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[276]
Lianne Sandersonb. 1988 EnglishAssociation footballLesbian[201]
Chip Sarafinb. ? AmericanAmerican footballGay[277]
Christopher Sayntb. 1993 ScottishProfessional wrestlingGay[278][279]
Erik Schineggerb. 1948 AustrianDownhill skiingTransgender[280]
Dale Scottb. 1959 AmericanBaseballGay[281]
Caroline Segerb. 1985 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[282]
Caster Semenyab. 1991 South AfricanAthleticsLesbian[283]
Jack Sexsmithb. 1992 EnglishProfessional wrestlingPansexual[284][285]
Patty Sheehanb. 1956 AmericanGolfLesbian[286]
Will Sheridanb. 1985 AmericanBasketballGay[287]
Bianca Sierrab. 1992 MexicanAssociation footballBisexual[211]
Jackie Silvab. 1962 BrazilianBeach volleyballLesbian[288]
Eudy Simelane1977–2008 South AfricanAssociation footballLesbian[289]
Roy Simmons1956–2014 AmericanAmerican footballGay[290]
Brian Simsb. 1978 AmericanAmerican footballGay[291]
Blake Skjellerupb. 1985 New ZealanderSpeed skatingGay[292]
Vibeke Skofterudb. 1980 NorwegianCross country skiingBisexual[152]
Rikke Skovb. 1980 DanishHandballLesbian[293]
Jerry Smith1943–1986 AmericanAmerican footballBisexual[294]
Judy Sowinski1940–2011 AmericanRoller derbyLesbian[295]
Muffin Spencer-Devlinb. 1953 AmericanGolfLesbian[234]
Helen Stephens1918–1994 AmericanTrack and fieldLesbian[296]
Casey Stoneyb. 1982 EnglishAssociation footballLesbian[297]
Beth Storryb. 1978 BritishField hockeyLesbian[46]
Martina Strutzb. 1981 GermanTrack and fieldLesbian[298]
Rennae Stubbsb. 1971 AustralianTennisLesbian[262]
Tricia Stumpfb. 1970 AmericanSkeletonLesbian[299]
Pia Sundhageb. 1960 SwedishAssociation footballLesbian[300]
Stacy Sykorab. 1977 AmericanVolleyballLesbian[301]
Blyth Taitb. 1961 New ZealanderEquestrianGay[302]
Connor Tarasb. ? CanadianKayakGay[303]
Diana Taurasib. 1982 AmericanBasketballLesbian[304]
Penny Taylorb. 1981 AustralianBasketballLesbian[304]
David Testob. 1981 AmericanAssociation footballGay[305]
Ina-Yoko Teutenbergb. 1974 GermanCyclingLesbian[306]
Mark Tewksburyb. 1968 CanadianSwimmingGay[222]
Carole Thateb. 1971 DutchField hockeyLesbian[14]
Gareth Thomasb. 1974 WelshRugbyGay[307]
Ian Thorpeb. 1982 AustralianSwimmingGay[308]
Bill Tilden1893–1953 AmericanTennisGay[309]
Brian Vahalyb. 1979 AmericanTennisGay[310]
Ted Tinling1910–1990 EnglishTennisGay[311]
Emma Trottb. 1989 BritishCyclingLesbian[312]
Esera Tuaolob. 1968 AmericanAmerican footballGay[313]
Marcus Urbanb. 1971 GermanAssociation footballGay[314]
Sarah Vaillancourtb. 1985 CanadianIce hockeyLesbian[152]
Michele Van Gorpb. 1977 AmericanBasketballLesbian[315]
Dan Veatchb. 1965 AmericanSwimmingGay[316]
Sophie Vercruyssenb. 1992 BelgianBobsleighLesbian[317]
Laura Verdonschotb. 1996 BelgianCyclocrossLesbian[171]
Mike Verschuurb. 1987 DutchMotor racingGay[318]
Linda Villumsenb. 1985 New ZealanderCyclingLesbian[312]
Lisa-Marie Vizaniarib. 1971 AustralianTrack and field, boxingLesbian[319]
Chris Vothb. 1990 CanadianIndoor volleyballGay[320]
Tom Waddell1937–1987 AmericanDecathlon; creator of the Gay GamesGay[321]
Kira Walkenhorstb. 1990 GermanBeach volleyballLesbian[322]
Jackie Walker1950—2002 AmericanAmerican footballGay[323]
Louisa Wallb. 1972 New ZealanderRugbyLesbian[324]
Ji Wallaceb. 1977 AustralianGymnasticsGay[325]
Sarah Walshb. 1983 AustralianAssociation footballLesbian[326]
Abby Wambachb. 1980 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[327]
Jeffrey Wammesb. 1987 DutchGymnasticsGay[328]
Ann Wautersb. 1980 BelgianBasketballLesbian[329]
Saskia Webberb. 1971 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[330]
Johnny Weirb. 1984 AmericanFigure skatingGay[331]
Rick Weltsb. 1953 AmericanBasketballexecutiveGay[332]
Peter Wherrett1936–2009 AustralianMotor racingTransgender[333]
Diane Whipple1968–2001 AmericanLacrosseLesbian[334]
Sue Wicksb. 1966 AmericanBasketballLesbian[335]
Marieke Wijsmanb. 1975 DutchSpeed skatingLesbian[336]
Marlon Williamsb. 1988 AmericanAmerican footballBisexual[337]
David Wilsonb. 1966 CanadianFigure skatingGay[338]
Keelin Wintersb. 1988 AmericanAssociation footballLesbian[339]
Paul Wirtz1958–2006 CanadianFigure skatingGay[260]
Chris Wittyb. 1975 AmericanSpeed skatingLesbian[306]
Andrea Worrallb. 1977 WelshAssociation footballLesbian[340]
Ireen Wüstb. 1986 DutchSpeed skatingBisexual[152][341]
Alissa Wykesb. 1967 AmericanAmerican footballLesbian[342]
Darren Youngb. 1983 AmericanProfessional wrestlingGay[343]
Sharnee Zoll-Normanb. 1986 AmericanBasketballLesbian [344]

See also

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