Record Number of LGBTQ+ Athletes at Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympics have become a significant platform for LGBTQ+ representation, with many individuals finding their identity and community through iconic moments in sports like diving. American athletes lead in publicly out LGBTQ representation, with 29 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. EuroGames, Europe's largest LGBTQ sporting event, kicked off in Vienna with 4,000 athletes from 50 countries participating in various sports, emphasizing inclusivity and a sense of community. The Paris 2024 Olympics will host at least 144 publicly out LGBTQ athletes, marking a growing trend of acceptance in sports, particularly notable among women athletes and Team USA with over 5% representation.