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Displaying 685 results for: olympics


Sports

Will the IOC ban trans women from the Olympics?

Will the IOC ban trans women from the Olympics?

While reports claim a ban on trans women athletes could take shape before the Winter Games in Milan, the decision likely won’t be made until next summer

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods • November 10, 2025 at 4:57 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ series premiere recap: The true Olympics of drag

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ series premiere recap: The true Olympics of drag

Twelve titans from twelve countries battle it out in this new series

By Kevin O'Keeffe • August 19, 2024 at 2:50 pm EDT
Video

Critics are so wrong about this queer Olympics Opening Ceremony moment

Critics are so wrong about this queer Olympics Opening Ceremony moment

The tableau featuring DJs and drag queens was not actually based on “The Last Supper”—and besides, the Olympics themselves have always been gay

By Xtra Video • July 29, 2024 at 5:31 pm EDT
Sports

7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

From Nikki Hiltz to the Olympics’ first openly gay male judo competitor

By Xtra Video • July 10, 2024 at 5:12 pm EDT
Identity

Grindr is trying to stop LGBTQ2S+ athletes from being outed during the Winter Olympics

Grindr is trying to stop LGBTQ2S+ athletes from being outed during the Winter Olympics

After numerous privacy violations in years past, Grindr is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of LGBTQ2S+ Olympians

By Jordan Daniels • February 15, 2022 at 7:55 am EDT
Sports

LGBTQ2S+ athletes are already making history at the Winter Olympics

LGBTQ2S+ athletes are already making history at the Winter Olympics

Ireen Wüst claimed a gold medal in 1500 metre speed skating to net the first medal for an openly LGBTQ2s+ Winter Olympian

By V.S. Wells • February 10, 2022 at 5:27 pm EDT
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Winter Olympics not for you? Try these pieces of queer media instead!

Winter Olympics not for you? Try these pieces of queer media instead!

Actual sports not your thing? From anime to comics to games, here are three alternatives

By V.S. Wells • February 9, 2022 at 12:16 pm EDT
Sports

A historic number of LGBTQ2S+ athletes will go for gold at the Winter Olympics

A historic number of LGBTQ2S+ athletes will go for gold at the Winter Olympics

At least 33 out LGBTQ2S+ athletes will compete in Beijing in February, more than doubling the number who competed in 2018

By Yvonne Marquez • January 28, 2022 at 1:59 pm EDT
Sports

This figure skater could become the first out non-binary athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics

This figure skater could become the first out non-binary athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics

Timothy LeDuc set a record at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and hopes to make the Olympic team

By Yvonne Marquez • January 7, 2022 at 2:50 pm EDT
Sports

Non-binary skateboarder brings joy and pronouns to Olympics

Non-binary skateboarder brings joy and pronouns to Olympics

U.S. skateboarder Alana Smith proudly showed off their pronoun pin and they/them board during their event

By Mel Woods • July 26, 2021 at 1:40 pm EDT
Sports

Your big queer and trans guide to the Tokyo Olympics

Your big queer and trans guide to the Tokyo Olympics

Despite controversies, coronavirus and cancellations, the Olympics are happening. Here’s what you need to know.

By Mel Woods • July 22, 2021 at 12:36 pm EDT
Power

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a likely lock to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic games

By Mel Woods • May 6, 2021 at 3:13 pm EDT
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Why Rio was the gayest Olympics yet

Why Rio was the gayest Olympics yet

LGBT Olympians talk about victory, self-acceptance and why coming out still matters

By Vincent Matak • September 12, 2016 at 8:32 pm EDT
The Daily Package

Gambia, the Olympics and a country singer double-header

Gambia, the Olympics and a country singer double-header

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • November 21, 2014 at 12:37 pm EDT
Culture

Toronto prof launches book about Sochi Olympics

Toronto prof launches book about Sochi Olympics

Helen Lenskyj partially blames IOC for failing to prevent Russia’s anti-gay laws

By Saira Peesker • February 18, 2014 at 4:59 pm EDT
Culture

The Olympics have always been a little gay

The Olympics have always been a little gay
By Raziel Reid • February 9, 2014 at 7:15 pm EDT
Video

Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination

Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination

Online gaybashing videos cause outrage

By Frank Prendergast • February 6, 2014 at 2:31 pm EDT
Power

Coalition to host LGBT lounge during Sochi Olympics

Coalition to host LGBT lounge during Sochi Olympics

Venue to include skating rink, viewing screen and food and drinks

By Elah Feder • February 6, 2014 at 10:54 am EDT
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