Name | Lifetime[1] | Country | Sport | Sexual orientation and/or gender identity[2] |
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Helena Åberg | b. 1971 | Sweden | Swimming | Lesbian[3] |
Graham Ackerman | b. 1983 | United States | Gymnastics | Gay[4] |
Nicola Adams | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Boxing | Lesbian[5] |
Marilyn Agliotti | b. 1979 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[6] |
Michelle-Lee Ahye | b. 1992 | Trinidad and Tobago | Track and field | Lesbian[7][8] |
Jenny Allard | b. 1968 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[9] |
Kye Allums | b. 1989 | United States | Basketball | Transgender[10] |
John Amaechi | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Basketball | Gay[11] |
Erin Ambrose | b. 1994 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Filippo Ambrosini | b. 1993 | Italy | Figure skating | Gay[12] |
Brian Anderson | b. 1976 | United States | Skateboarding | Gay[13] |
Eric Anderson | b. 1968 | United States | Coach | Gay[14] |
Ivana Andrés | b. 1994 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian[15] |
Ramsey Angela | b. 1999 | Netherlands | Track and field | Gay[7] |
Filippa Angeldahl | b 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[16] |
Nadine Angerer | b. 1978 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[17] |
Alyson Annan | b. 1973 | Australia | Field hockey | Lesbian[18] |
Tahnai Annis | b. 1989 | Philippines | Association football | Queer[19] |
Kelly Applebee | b. 1982 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[20] |
Gillian Apps | b. 1983 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[21] |
Jen Armbruster | b. 1975 | United States | Goalball | Lesbian[22] |
Rebekka Armstrong | b. 1967 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[23] |
Judith Arndt | b. 1976 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian[24] |
Anita Asante | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[25] |
Asuka | b. 1998 | Japan | Professional wrestling | Genderless[26] |
Jake Atlas | b. 1994 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay[27][28] |
Zeb Atlas [de] | b. 1970 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[29][30] |
Seimone Augustus | b. 1984 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[31] |
Kévin Aymoz | b. 1997 | France | Figure skating | Gay[32] |
Ramona Bachmann | b. 1990 | Switzerland | Association football | Lesbian[33] |
Mianne Bagger | b. 1966 | Denmark | Golf | Transgender[34] |
Clare Balding | b. 1971 | United Kingdom | Jockey | Lesbian[35] |
Jason Ball | b. 1988 | Australia | Australian rules football | Gay[36] |
Megan Bankes | b. 1997 | Canada | Biathlon | Lesbian[12] |
Shawnacy Barber | 1994-2024 | Canada | Pole vault | Gay[37] |
Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa | b. 1988 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian[38] |
Jim Barnett | 1924–2004 | United States | Professional wrestling promoter | Gay[39] |
Nicole Bass-Fuchs | 1964–2017 | United States | Professional bodybuilding Professional wrestling | Bisexual[40] |
Hayley Bateup | b. 1980 | Australia | ironwoman | Lesbian[41] |
Betty Baxter | b. 1952 | Canada | Volleyball | Lesbian[42] |
Billy Bean | b. 1964 | United States | Baseball | Gay[43] |
Shelley Beattie | 1967–2008 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[44] |
Thomas Beattie | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay[45] |
Mack Beggs | b. 1999 | United States | Wrestling | Transgender[46] |
Alice Bellandi | b. 1998 | Italy | Judo | Lesbian[47][48] |
Perris Benegas | b. 1995 | United States | Freestyle BMX | Lesbian[49] |
Lorena Benítez | b. 1998 | Argentina | Association football, futsal | Lesbian[50] |
Ann-Katrin Berger | b. 1990 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[51] |
Ebba Berglund | b. 1998 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Kajsa Bergqvist | b. 1976 | Sweden | Track and field | Bisexual[52] |
Thomas Berling | b. 1979 | Norway | Association football | Gay[53] |
Mike Beuttler | 1940–1988 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Gay[54][55] |
John de Bever [nl] | b. 1965 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay[56] |
Mark Bingham | 1970–2001 | United States | Rugby | Gay[57] |
Sue Bird | b. 1980 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[58] |
Nathalie Björn | b. 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[59] |
Alex Blackwell | b. 1983 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[60][61] |
John Blankenstein | 1949–2006 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay[62] |
Carl Blasco | b. 1971 | France | Triathlon | Gay[63] |
Miriam Blasco | b. 1963 | Spain | Judo | Lesbian[64] |
Andrew Blaser | b. 1989 | United States | Skeleton | Gay[12] |
Lucilla Boari | b. 1997 | Italy | Archery | Lesbian[65] |
Lisa Boattin | b. 1997 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Brian Boitano | b. 1963 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[67] |
Nicole Bonamino [it] | b. 1991 | Italy | Ice hockey | Lesbian[68][69] |
Heinz Bonn | 1947–1991 | Germany | Association football | Gay[70] |
Tom Bosworth | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Racewalking | Gay[71] |
Brittany Bowe | b. 1988 | United States | Speed skating | Lesbian[72] |
Anthony Bowens | b. 1990 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay[73][74] |
Kiara Bowers | b. 1991 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[75] |
Celia Brackenridge | 1950–2018 | United Kingdom | British Lacrosse Player | Lesbian[76] |
Sabine Braun | b. 1965 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian[77] |
Kelly Brazier | b. 1989 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian[78] |
Ashleigh Brazill | b. 1989 | Australia | Netball | Lesbian[79] |
Andy Brennan | b. 1993 | Australia | Association football | Gay[80] |
Linda Bresonik | b. 1983 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[81] |
Belle Brockhoff | b. 1993 | Australia | Snowboard | Lesbian[82] |
Lucy Bronze | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[83] |
Giorgia Bronzini | b. 1983 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian[84] |
Gayle Broughton | b. 1996 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian[85] |
Jason Brown | b. 1994 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[86] |
Panama Al Brown | 1902–1951 | Panama | Boxing | Gay[87][88] |
Harrison Browne | b. 1993 | Canada | Ice hockey | Transgender[89] |
Rachele Bruni | b. 1990 | Italy | Swimming | Lesbian[90] |
Katherine Brunt | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Lesbian[91] |
Dorien Bryant | b. 1985 | United States | American football | Gay[92] |
Kadeisha Buchanan | b. 1995 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian[93] |
Amandine Buchard | b. 1995 | France | Judo | Lesbian[32] |
Steve Buckley | b. 1956 | United States | Journalist | Gay[94] |
Anastasia Bucsis | b. 1989 | Canada | Speed skating | Lesbian[95] |
Saskia Budgett | b. 1996 | United Kingdom | Rowing | Lesbian[96] |
Brendan Burke | 1988–2010 | United States | Ice hockey | Gay[97] |
Glenn Burke | 1952–1995 | United States | Baseball | Gay[98] |
Jenna Burkert | b. 1993 | United States | Wrestling | Lesbian[99] |
Kris Burley | b. 1974 | Canada | Gymnastics | Gay[100] |
Savannah Burton | b. ? | Canada | Dodgeball | Transgender[101] |
Balian Buschbaum | b. 1980 | Germany | Track and field | Transgender[102] |
Ivan Bussens | 1960–2007 | United Kingdom | Water polo | Gay[103] |
Jeffrey Buttle | b. 1982 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[104] |
Erin Burns | b. 1988 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[105] |
Karin Büttner-Janz | b. 1952 | Germany | Gymnastics | Lesbian[106] |
Latasha Byears | b. 1973 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[107] |
Caitlin Cahow | b. 1985 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian[108] |
J. P. Calderon | b. 1975 | United States | Volleyball | Gay[109] |
Marissa Callaghan | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[110] |
Christopher Caluza | b. 1990 | Philippines | Figure skating | Gay[111] |
Ally Carda | b. 1993 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[112] |
Liz Carmouche | b. 1984 | United States | MMA | Lesbian[113] |
Alexandra Carpenter | b. 1994 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Joe Carstairs | 1900–1993 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Lesbian[114] |
Jessica Carter | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[115] |
Sherry Cassuto | 1957-2016 | United States | Rowing | Lesbian[116] |
Josh Cavallo | b. 1999 | Australia | Association football | Gay[117] |
Matt Cecchin | b. 1973 | Australia | Rugby league | Gay[118][119] |
Isadora Cerullo | b. 1991 | Brazil | Rugby | Lesbian[120] |
Dutee Chand | b. 1996 | India | Sprinting | Lesbian[121] |
Parinya Charoenphol | b. 1981 | Thailand | Boxing | Transgender[122] |
Amanda Chidester | b. 1990 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[123] |
James Child | b. 1983 | United Kingdom | Rugby league referee | Gay[124] |
Julie Chu | b. 1982 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian[125] |
Guillaume Cizeron | b. 1994 | France | Figure skating | Gay[12] |
Emily Clark | b. 1995 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Michael B. Clark | b. 1973 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[126][127][128] |
Dominic Clarke | b. 1997 | Australia | Trampolining | Gay[129][130] |
Piepa Cleary | b. 1996 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[131] |
Kerron Clement | b. 1985 | Trinidad and Tobago | Track and field | Gay[132] |
Laura Clemesha | b. 1992 | Australia | Netball | Lesbian[133] |
Mia-Rae Clifford | b. 1986 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[134] |
Dennis Coi | 1961–1987 | Canada | Figure Skating | Gay[135] |
Jason Collins | b. 1978 | United States | Basketball | Gay[136] |
Sean Conroy | b. 1992 | United States | Baseball | Gay[137] |
Casey Conway | b. 1985 | Australia | Rugby | Gay[138] |
Natalie Cook | b. 1975 | Australia | Beach volleyball | Lesbian[139] |
Jodie Cooper | b. 1964 | Australia | Surfing | Lesbian[140] |
Rose Cossar | b. 1991 | Canada | Gymnastics | Lesbian[141] |
Robin Cousins | b. 1957 | United Kingdom | Figure Skating | Gay[142] |
Roberta Cowell | 1918–2011 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Transgender[143] |
Sarah Coyte | b. 1991 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[144] |
Gottfried von Cramm | 1909–1976 | Germany | Tennis | Bisexual[145] |
Scott Cranham | b. 1954 | Canada | Diving | Gay[146] |
Toller Cranston | 1949–2015 | Canada | Figure skating | Bisexual[147] |
Lisa Cross | b. 1978 | United Kingdom | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[148] |
Orlando Cruz | b. 1981 | Puerto Rico | Boxing | Gay[149] |
Penny Cula-Reid | b. 1988 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[134] |
John Curry | 1949–1994 | United Kingdom | Figure skating | Gay[150] |
Donal Óg Cusack | b. 1977 | Ireland | Hurling | Gay[151] |
Matthew Cusick [pl] | b. 1972 | United States | Gymnastics | Gay[152][153] |
Søren Dahl | b. 1993 | Denmark | Swimming | Gay[154] |
Lisa Dahlkvist | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[155] |
Tom Daley | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Diving | Gay/Queer[156][157] |
Rachel Daly | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[158] |
Jake Daniels | b. 2005 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay[159] |
Mélodie Daoust | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[160] |
Tierna Davidson | b. 1998 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[161] |
Steven Davies | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay[162] |
Liam Davis | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay[163] |
Wade Davis | b. 1977 | United States | American football | Gay[164] |
Brianna Davey | b. 1996 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[165] |
Chantal de Bruijn | b. 1976 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[166] |
Jonathan de Falco | b. 1984 | Belgium | Association football | Gay[167] |
Anouk Dekker | b. 1986 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[168] |
Dennis Del Valle | b. 1989 | Puerto Rico | Volleyball | Gay[169] |
Casey Dellacqua | b. 1985 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian[170] |
Elena Delle Donne | b. 1989 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[171] |
David Denson | b. 1995 | United States | Baseball | Gay[172] |
Sonya Deville | b. 1993 | United States | Professional wrestling | Lesbian[173] |
Abrahm DeVine | b. 1996 | United States | Swimming | Gay[174] |
Margielyn Didal | b. 1999 | Philippines | Skateboarding | Queer[175] |
Elisa Di Francisca | b. 1982 | Italy | Fencing | Bisexual |
Chris Dickerson | 1939-2021 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[176] |
Halil İbrahim Dinçdağ | b. 1976 | Turkey | Association football referee | Gay[177][178] |
Alex Di Giorgio | b. 1990 | Italy | Swimming | Gay[179] |
Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[180] |
Stefanie Dolson | b. 1992 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[181] |
Sara Doorsoun | b. 1991 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos | 1954–1995 | Brazil | Association football referee | Gay[182] |
Michael Dos Santos | b. 1983 | Brazil | Volleyball | Gay[183] |
Robert Dover | b. 1956 | United States | Equestrian | Gay[184] |
Anton Down-Jenkins | b. 1999 | New Zealand | Diving | Gay[185] |
Frank Dowsing | 1951–1994 | United States | American football | Gay[186] |
Nancy Drolet | b. 1973 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[187] |
Michelle Duff | b. 1939 | Canada | Motor racing | Transgender[188] |
Christian Duffy | b. 1961 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[189][190] |
Meghan Duggan | b. 1987 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian[191] |
Michelle Dumaresq | b. 1970 | Canada | Mountain biking | Transgender[192] |
Céline Dumerc | b. 1982 | France | Basketball | Lesbian[32] |
Jenny Duncalf | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Squash | Lesbian[193] |
Katie Duncan (née Hoyle) | b. 1988 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
Priscilla Duncan | b. 1983 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
Abby Dunkin | b. 1995 | United States | Wheelchair basketball | Lesbian[22] |
Simon Dunn | 1987-2023 | Australia | Bobsled, rugby | Gay[195] |
Imke Duplitzer | b. 1975 | Germany | Fencing | Lesbian[196] |
Dessi Dupuy | b. 1993 | Bulgaria | Association football | Lesbian |
Abbie Eaton | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Auto racing | Lesbian[197] |
Kyra Edwards | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Rowing | Lesbian[96] |
Paola Egonu | b. 1998 | Italy | Volleyball | Bisexual[198] |
Sujitra Ekmongkolpaisarn | b. 1977 | Thailand | Badminton | Lesbian[199] |
Jason Ellis | b. 1971 | Australia | MMA, skateboarding, boxing, truck racing | Bisexual[200][201][202] |
Jill Ellis | b. 1966 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[203] |
Bethany England | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Magdalena Eriksson | b. 1993 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[204] |
Norman Elder | 1939–2003 | Canada | Equestrian | Gay[205] |
John Epping | b. 1983 | Canada | Curler | Gay[206] |
Lisa Evans | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[207] |
Non Evans | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Rugby, judo, weightlifting, freestyle wrestling | Lesbian[208] |
Matt Evers | b. 1976 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[209] |
Jennifer Falk | b. 1993 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[210] |
Janelly Farías | b. 1990 | Mexico | Association football | Lesbian[211] |
Justin Fashanu | 1961–1998 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay[212] |
Freda du Faur | 1882–1935 | Australia | Mountaineering | Lesbian[213] |
Reine Feldt | 1945–1986 | Sweden | Association football | Gay[214][215] |
John Fennell | b. 1995 | Canada | Luge | Gay[216] |
Fabiano Ferreira | b. 1998 | Brazil | Artistic swimming | Gay[217] |
Michelle Ferris | b. 1976 | Australia | Cyclist | Lesbian[218] |
Kendra Fisher | b. 1979 | Canada | CWHL | Lesbian[219] |
Gigi Fernández | b. 1964 | Puerto Rico | Tennis | Lesbian[220] |
Lucas Fischer [de] | b. 1990 | Switzerland | Gymnastics | Gay[221] |
Nilla Fischer | b. 1984 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[222] |
Amini Fonua | b. 1989 | Tonga | Swimming | Gay[223] |
Matthew Forgues | b. 1992 | United States | Track and field | Gay[224] |
Marc Fortuny | b. 1992 | Spain | Judo | Gay[225][226] |
Mark Foster | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Swimming | Gay[227] |
Fallon Fox | b. 1975 | United States | MMA | Transgender[228] |
Larissa Franca | b. 1982 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian[229] |
Adrianna Franch | b. 1990 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[230] |
Larissa Franklin | b. 1993 | Canada | Softball | Lesbian[231] |
Sidney Franklin | 1903–1976 | United States | Bullfighting | Gay[232] |
Scott Frantz | b. 1996 | United States | American football | Gay[233] |
Travon Free | b. 1984/1985 | United States | Basketball | Bisexual[234] |
Tadd Fujikawa | b. 1991 | United States | Golf | Gay[235] |
Tracy Gahan | b. 1980 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[236] |
Edward Gal | b. 1970 | Netherlands | Equestrian | Gay[237][238] |
Rudy Galindo | b. 1969 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[239] |
Vicky Galindo | b. 1983 | United States | Softball | Bisexual[240] |
Ed Gallagher | b. 1958–2005 | United States | American football | Gay[241] |
Aurora Galli | b. 1996 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian[110] |
Jan-Michael Gambill | b. 1977 | United States | Tennis | Gay[242][243] |
Edda Garðarsdóttir | b. 1979 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian[244] |
Melanie Garside-Wight | b. 1979 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[245] |
Terry Garvin | 1937–1998 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Gay[246] |
Carol Gattaz | b. 1981 | Brazil | Volleyball | Lesbian[49] |
Ana Carolina da Silva | b. 1991 | Brazil | Volleyball | Lesbian[49] |
Jane Geddes | b. 1960 | United States | Golf | Lesbian[247] |
Dylan Geick | b. 1997 | United States | Wrestling | Gay/Bisexual[248][249] |
Alan Gendreau | b. 1989 | United States | American football | Gay[250] |
Makayla Gerken Schofield | b. 1999 | United Kingdom | Freestyle skiing | Lesbian[12] |
Lewis Gibson | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Figure skating | Gay[251] |
Kirsty Gilmour | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Badminton | Lesbian[252] |
Manuela Giugliano | b. 1997 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian[38] |
Amber Glenn | b. 1999 | United States | Figure skating | Bisexual[253] |
Bec Goddard | b. 1978 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[254] |
Bobby Goldsmith | 1946–1983 | Australia | Swimming | Gay[255] |
Andrew Goldstein | b. 1983 | United States | Lacrosse | Gay[256] |
Mara Gómez | b. 1997 | Argentina | Association football | Transgender[257] |
Derrick Gordon | b. 1991 | United States | Basketball | Gay[258] |
LZ Granderson | b. 1972 | United States | Journalist | Gay[259] |
Emile Griffith | 1938–2013 | United States | Boxing | Bisexual[260] |
Lia Grimanis | b. 1971 | Canada | Businesswoman | Lesbian[261] |
Brittney Griner | b. 1990 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[262] |
Inka Grings | b. 1978 | Germany | Association football | Bisexual[263] |
Rachael Grinham | b. 1977 | Australia | Squash | Lesbian[193] |
Barbara Guarischi | b. 1990 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian |
Joan Guetschow | b. 1966 | Australia | Biathlon | Lesbian[264] |
Trina Gulliver | b. 1969 | United Kingdom | Darts | Lesbian[265] |
Michael Gunning | b. 1994 | Jamaica | Swimming | Gay[266] |
Víctor Gutiérrez | b. 1991 | Spain | Water polo | Gay[267][268] |
Darcy Guttridge | b. 1999 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[269] |
Astrid Guyart | b. 1983 | France | Fencing | Lesbian[32] |
Tom Harald Hagen | b. 1978 | Norway | Association football referee | Gay[270] |
Peter Häggström | b. 1976 | Sweden | Track and field | Gay[271] |
Michi Halilović | b. 1983 | Germany | Skeleton | Gay[272] |
Matthew Hall | b. 1970 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[273] |
Nicola Hancock | b. 1995 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[274] |
Alain Hamer | b. 1965 | Luxembourg | Association football referee | Gay[275] |
Gro Hammerseng | b. 1980 | Norway | Handball | Lesbian[276] |
Alan Hansford | b. 1968 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay[277] |
Pernille Harder | b. 1992 | Denmark | Association football | Lesbian[278] |
Kellie Harrington | b. 1989 | Ireland | Boxing | Lesbian[279] |
Ashlyn Harris | b. 1985 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[280] |
Kwame Harris | b. 1982 | United States | American football | Gay[281] |
Todd Harrity | b. 1990 | United States | Squash | Gay[282][283][non-primary source needed] |
Naomi Hartley | b. 2001 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[284] |
Gavan Hennigan | b. 1981 | Ireland | Extreme Sports | Gay[285] |
Kyle Hawkins | b. 1970 | United States | Lacrosse | Gay[286] |
Bruce Hayes | b. 1963 | United States | Swimming | Gay[287] |
Sandra Haynie | b. 1943 | United States | Golf | Lesbian[288] |
Hurley Haywood | b. 1948 | United States | Motor racing | Gay[289] |
Jayna Hefford | b. 1977 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[290] |
Mathew Helm | b. 1980 | Australia | Diving | Gay[291] |
Jorik Hendrickx | b. 1992 | Belgium | Figure skating | Gay[292] |
Bianca Henninger | b. 1990 | Mexico | Association football | Lesbian[293] |
Isabell Herlovsen | b. 1988 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian[294] |
Carl Hester | b. 1967 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay[295] |
Michelle Heyman | b. 1988 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[296] |
Nikki Hiltz | b. 1994 | United States | Track, middle-distance running | Lesbian, transgender and non-binary[297] |
Fredy Hirsch | 1916–1944 | Germany | Various, incl. gymnastics; sports teacher | Gay[298][299] |
Keegan Hirst | b. 1988 | United Kingdom | Rugby | Gay[300] |
Thomas Hitzlsperger | b. 1982 | Germany | Association football | Gay[301] |
Edel Therese Høiseth | b. 1966 | Norway | Speed skating | Lesbian[302] |
Ursula Holl | b. 1982 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[303] |
Kelly Holmes | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Track and field | Lesbian[304] |
Erika Holst | b. 1979 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian[305] |
Wilhelm von Homburg | 1940–2004 | Germany | Boxing, professional wrestling | Bisexual[306] |
Laurel Hubbard | b. 1978 | New Zealand | Weightlifting | Transgender[307] |
Karen Hultzer | b. 1965 | South Africa | Archery | Lesbian[308] |
Corinne Humphreys | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Lesbian[309] |
Isaac Humphries | b. 1998 | Australia | Basketball | Gay[310] |
Mia Hundvin | b. 1977 | Norway | Handball | Bisexual[311] |
Maarten Hurkmans | b. 1997 | Netherlands | Rowing | Bisexual[312] |
Lina Hurtig | b. 1995 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[313] |
Lisa Hurtig | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[313] |
Svenja Huth | b. 1991 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Diego Hypólito | b. 1986 | Brazil | Gymnastics | Gay[314] |
Antonio Hysén | b. 1990 | Sweden | Association football | Gay[315] |
Facundo Imhoff | b. 1989 | Argentina | Volleyball | Gay[316] |
Daniela Iraschko-Stolz | b. 1983 | Austria | Ski jumping | Lesbian[317] |
George Ives | 1867–1950 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay[318][319] |
Veronica Ivy | b. 1982 | Canada | Cycling | Transgender[320] |
Colin Jackson | b. 1967 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Gay[321] |
Helen Jacobs | 1908–1997 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian[322] |
Angela James | b. 1964 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[323] |
Jakub Jankto | b. 1996 | Czech Republic | Association football | Gay[324] |
Aleksandra Jarmolińska | b. 1990 | Poland | Skeet | Lesbian[325] |
Caitlyn Jenner | b. 1949 | United States | Decathlon | Transgender[326] |
Patrick Jeffrey | b. 1965 | United States | Diving | Gay[327] |
Brianne Jenner | b.1991 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[328] |
Dorte Dalum Jensen | b. 1978 | Denmark | Association football | Lesbian[329] |
Dan Jervis | b.1996 | United Kingdom | Swimming | Gay[330] |
Barbara Jezeršek | b. 1986 | Slovenia | Cross-country skiing | Lesbian[331] |
Glory Johnson | b. 1990 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[332] |
Gus Johnston | b. 1979 | Australia | Field hockey | Gay[333] |
Campbell Johnstone | b. 1980 | New Zealand | Rugby | Gay[334] |
Rosie Jones | b. 1959 | United States | Golf | Lesbian[335] |
Steffi Jones | b. 1972 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[336] |
Orlando Jordan | b. 1974 | United States | Professional wrestling | Bisexual[337] |
Natasha Kai | b. 1983 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[196] |
Chris Kanyon | 1970–2010 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay[338] |
Maud Kaptheijns | b. 1994 | Netherlands | Cyclocross | Lesbian[339] |
Marizanne Kapp | b. 1990 | South Africa | Cricket | Lesbian[340] |
Ebrar Karakurt | b. 2000 | Turkey | Volleyball | Lesbian[341] |
Peter Karlsson | 1966–1995 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Gay[342] |
Nadezhda Karpova | b. 1995 | Russia | Association football | Lesbian[343] |
Daria Kasatkina | b. 1997 | Russia | Tennis | Bisexual[344] |
Kathleen Kauth | b. 1979 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian[345] |
Johan Kenkhuis | b. 1980 | Netherlands | Swimming | Gay[346] |
Gus Kenworthy | b. 1991 | United States | Freestyle skiing | Gay[347] |
Sam Kerr | b. 1993 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[348] |
Isabel Kerschowski | b. 1988 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[349] |
Silvio Kersten [pl] | b. 1978 | Germany | Professional bodybuilding, weightlifting | Gay[350][351][352] |
Emma Kete | b. 1987 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian[353] |
Lotte Kiærskou | b. 1975 | Denmark | Handball | Lesbian[354] |
Billie Jean King | b. 1943 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian[355] |
Christopher Kinney | b. 1988 | United States | Bobsled | Bisexual[356] |
Fran Kirby | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Sandra Kirby | b. 1949 | Canada | Rowing | Lesbian[357] |
Stine Brun Kjeldaas | b. 1975 | Norway | Snowboard | Lesbian[358] |
Anna Kjellbin | b. 1994 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Ilana Kloss | b. 1956 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian[359] |
Hilary Knight | b. 1989 | United States | Ice Hockey | Queer[360] |
Valentina Kogan | b. 1980 | Argentina | Handball | Lesbian[361] |
Uri Kokia | b. 1981 | Israel | Basketball | Gay[362] |
Dominik Koll | b. 1984 | Austria | Swimming | Gay[363] |
David Kopay | b. 1942 | United States | American football | Gay[364] |
Daniel Kowalski | b. 1975 | Australia | Swimming | Gay[365] |
Katja Kraus | b. 1970 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[366] |
Kelly Kretschman | b. 1979 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[112] |
Ali Krieger | b. 1984 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[280] |
Andreas Krieger | b. 1966 | Germany | Track and field | Transgender[367] |
Janae Marie Kroc | b. 1972 | United States | Powerlifting, professional bodybuilding | Transgender, bisexual[368] |
Kim Kulig | b. 1990 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[369] |
Emma Kullberg | b. 1991 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[110] |
Nataliya Kuznetsova | b. 1991 | Russia | Professional bodybuilding, weightlifting | Bisexual[370] |
Stephanie Labbé | b. 1986 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian[371] |
Charline Labonté | b. 1982 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[372] |
Alexandra Lacrabère | b. 1987 | France | Handball | Lesbian[373] |
Kim Lammers | b. 1981 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[374] |
Ghislaine Landry | b. 1988 | Canada | Rugby | Lesbian[49] |
Jessica Landström | b. 1984 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[375] |
Lauren Lappin | b. 1984 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[376] |
James Michael Lavigne | b. 1963 | Canada | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[377][378][379] |
Mark Leduc | 1962–2009 | Canada | Boxing | Gay[380] |
Timothy LeDuc | b. 1990 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[381] |
Alisha Lehmann | b. 1999 | Switzerland | Association football | Lesbian[382] |
Marco Lehmann [de] | b. 1993 | Switzerland | Basketball | Gay[383][384] |
Evy Leibfarth | b. 2004 | United States | Canoe slalom | Lesbian[49] |
Phuti Lekoloane | b. 1992 | South Africa | Association football | Gay[385] |
Diede Lemey | b. 1996 | Belgium | Association football | Lesbian[386] |
Emma Lennartsson | b. 1991 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[386] |
Mapi León | b. 1995 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian[387] |
Malin Levenstad | b. 1988 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[388] |
Danell Leyva | b. 1991 | United States | Gymnastics | Bisexual, pansexual[389] |
Hedvig Lindahl | b. 1983 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[390] |
Ylva Lindberg | b. 1976 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian[305] |
Lori Lindsey | b. 1980 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[391] |
Elena Linari | b. 1994 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian[392] |
Matthew Lister | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Canoeing | Gay[393] |
Ruesha Littlejohn | b. 1990 | Ireland | Association football | Lesbian[394] |
Ari-Pekka Liukkonen | b. 1989 | Finland | Swimming | Gay[395] |
Chester Lockhart | b. 1992 | United States | Dancing | Queer[396] |
Chloe Logarzo | b. 1994 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[296] |
Joanna Lohman | b. 1982 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[397] |
Lella Lombardi | 1941–1992 | Italy | Motor racing | Lesbian[398] |
Greg Louganis | b. 1960 | United States | Diving | Gay[399] |
Tom Luchsinger | b. 1991 | United States | Swimming | Gay[400] |
Joey Lye | b. 1987 | Canada | Softball | Lesbian[231] |
Shannon Lynn | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[401] |
Frida Maanum | b. 1999 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian[402] |
Cheryl Maas | b. 1984 | Netherlands | Snowboard | Lesbian[358] |
Yusaf Mack | b. 1980 | United States | Boxing | Gay[403] |
Jack Mackenroth | b. 1969 | United States | Swimming | Gay[404][405] |
Angela Madsen | 1960–2020 | United States | Rowing, track and field | Lesbian[406] |
Liliane Maestrini | b. 1987 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian[229] |
Dalton Maldonado | b. 1995 | United States | Basketball | Gay[407][408] |
Hana Mandlíková | b. 1962 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian[citation needed] |
Robbie Manson | b. 1989 | New Zealand | Rowing | Gay[409][238] |
Karina Manta | b. 1996 | United States | Ice dancing | Bisexual[410] |
Patricio Manuel | b. 1985 | United States | Boxing | Transgender[411] |
Arthur Mariano | b. 1993 | Brazil | Gymnastics | Gay |
Brian Marshall | b. 1965 | Canada | High jump | Gay[412] |
Charlie Martin | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Auto Racing | Transgender[413] |
Christy Martin | b. 1968 | United States | Boxing | Lesbian[414] |
Collin Martin | b. 1994 | United States | Association football | Gay[415] |
Carlo Masi | b. 1976 | Italy | Bodybuilding | Gay |
Johnny Mathis | b. 1935 | United States | Basketball | Gay[416][417][418] |
Ian Matos | 1989-2021 | Brazil | Diving | Gay[238] |
Amélie Mauresmo | b. 1979 | France | Tennis | Lesbian[419] |
Stephany Mayor | b. 1991 | Mexico | Association football | Bisexual[420] |
Marnie McBean | b. 1968 | Canada | Rowing | Lesbian[421] |
Adam McCabe | b. 1991 | United States | Association football | Gay[422][423] |
Katie McCabe | b. 1995 | Ireland | Association football | Lesbian[394] |
Martha McCabe | b. 1989 | Canada | Swimming | Lesbian[424] |
Robert McCall | 1958–1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[425] |
Haylie McCleney | b. 1994 | United States | Softball | Lesbian[426] |
Ray McDonald | 1944–1993 | United States | American football | Gay[427] |
Stewart McKinney | 1931–1987 | United States | Auto racing | Bisexual[428][429] |
Lindsy McLean | b. 1938 | United States | American football | Gay[430] |
Erin McLeod | b. 1983 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian[431] |
Beth Mead | b. 1995 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[432] |
Linda Medalen | b. 1965 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian[433] |
Simona Meiler | b. 1989 | Switzerland | Snowboard | Lesbian[434] |
Ioannis Melissanidis | b. 1977 | Greece | Gymnastics | Gay[435] |
Rosa Mendes | b. 1979 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Bisexual |
Conner Mertens | b. 1994/1995 | United States | American football | Bisexual[436] |
Harriet Metcalf | b. 1958 | United States | Rowing | Lesbian[437] |
Kristie Mewis | b. 1991 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[438] |
Kim Meylemans | b. 1996 | Belgium | Skeleton | Lesbian[439][440] |
Theresa Michalak | b. 1992 | Germany | Swimming | Lesbian[441] |
Domien Michiels | b. 1983 | Belgium | Equestrian | Gay[442] |
Vivianne Miedema | b. 1996 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[443] |
Linda Mienzer | b. 1965 | Bermuda | Cricket | Lesbian[444] |
Hans Peter Minderhoud | b. 1973 | Netherlands | Equestrian | Gay[237][238] |
Greet Minnen | b. 1997 | Belgium | Tennis | Lesbian[445] |
Matthew Mitcham | b. 1988 | Australia | Diving | Gay[446] |
Cameron Mitchell | b. 1973 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[447][448][449] |
Eric Mitchell | b. 1992 | Canada | Ski jumping | Gay[450] |
Renee Montgomery | b. 1986 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[451] |
Tara Moore | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Lesbian[452] |
Chris Morgan | b. 1973 | United Kingdom | Powerlifting | Gay[453] |
Carolina Morace | b. 1964 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian[454] |
Jim Morris | 1936–2016 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[455] |
Chris Mosier | b. 1980 | United States | Triathlon | Transgender[456] |
Gili Mossinson | b. 1978 | Israel | Basketball | Bisexual[457][458] |
Bruce Mouat | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Curling | Gay[459] |
Hannah Mouncey | b. 1989 | Australia | Handball, Australian rules football | Transgender, Lesbian[460] |
Valerie Mulcahy | b. 1983 | Ireland | Gaelic football | Lesbian[461] |
Nadine Müller | b. 1985 | Germany | Discus throw | Lesbian[462] |
Nina Müller | b. 1980 | Germany | Handball | Lesbian[463] |
Susann Müller | b. 1988 | Germany | Handball | Lesbian[463] |
Sandra Näslund | b. 1996 | Sweden | Freestyle skiing | Lesbian[12] |
Carl Nassib | b. 1993 | United States | American football | Gay[464] |
Martina Navratilova | b. 1956 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian[465] |
Guillermina Naya | b. 1996 | Argentina | Tennis | Lesbian[466] |
Ondrej Nepela | 1951–1989 | Slovakia | Figure skating | Gay[147] |
Robert Newton | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Gay[467] |
Jordan Nobbs | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[468] |
Bente Nordby | b. 1974 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian[329] |
Scott Norton | b. 1982 | United States | Bowling | Gay[469] |
Jana Novotná | 1968–2017 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian |
Tegan Nox | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Professional wrestling | Bisexual[470] |
Diana Nyad | b. 1949 | United States | Swimming | Lesbian[471] |
Katja Nyberg | b. 1979 | Sweden | Handball | Lesbian[472] |
Amanda Nunes | b. 1988 | Brazil | MMA | Lesbian[473] |
Nina Nunes | b. 1985 | United States | MMA | Lesbian[473] |
Graeme Obree | b. 1965 | United Kingdom | Cycling | Gay[474] |
Ryan O'Callaghan | b. 1983 | United States | American football | Gay[475] |
Jolanta Ogar | b. 1982 | Poland | Sailing | Lesbian[476] |
Kelley O'Hara | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[477] |
Inger Pors Olsen | b. 1966 | Denmark | Rowing | Lesbian[478] |
Paul O'Brien | b. 1968 | New Zealand | Horse riding | Gay[116] |
Ryan O'Meara | b. 1984 | United States | Ice dancing | Gay[479] |
Curdin Orlik | b. 1993 | Switzerland | Professional wrestling | Gay[480][481] |
Brian Orser | b. 1961 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[482] |
Kanako Otsuji | b. 1974 | Japan | Karate, Taekwondo | Lesbian[483] |
Caroline Ouellette | b. 1979 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[125] |
Nigel Owens | b. 1971 | United Kingdom | Rugby referee | Gay[484] |
Matt Pacifici | b. 1993 | United States | Association football | Gay[485] |
Robert Páez | b. 1994 | Venezuela | Diving | Gay[486] |
Dave Pallone | b. 1951 | United States | Baseball | Gay[487] |
Dan Palmer | b. 1988 | Australia | Rugby | Gay[488] |
Šárka Pančochová | b. 1990 | Czech Republic | Snowboard | Lesbian[489] |
Bob Paris | b. 1959 | Canada | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[490] |
Sandy Parker | b. 1952 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Lesbian[491] |
Lily Parr | 1905–1978 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[492] |
Anja Pärson | b. 1981 | Sweden | Downhill skiing | Lesbian[493] |
Pat Patterson | 1941–2020 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Gay[494][495] |
Maartje Paumen | b. 1985 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[180] |
Lee Pearson | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay[496] |
Christinna Pedersen | b. 1986 | Denmark | Badminton | Lesbian[497] |
Otto Peltzer | 1900–1970 | Germany | Track and field | Gay[498] |
Mike Penner | 1957–2009 | United States | Journalist | Transgender[499] |
Carlos Peralta | b. 1994 | Spain | Swimming | Gay[500] |
Nesthy Petecio | b. 1992 | Philippines | Boxing | Lesbian[501] |
Pauline Peyraud-Magnin | b. 1992 | France | Association football | Lesbian[502][503] |
Beate Peters | b. 1959 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian[77] |
Erin Phillips | b. 1985 | Australia | Basketball, Australian rules football | Lesbian[236] |
David Pichler | b. 1968 | United States | Diving | Gay[504] |
Fernanda Pinilla | b. 1993 | Chile | Association football | Lesbian[505] |
Aslie Pitter | b. 1960 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay[506] |
Jessica Platt | b. 1989 | Canada | Ice hockey | Transgender[507] |
Brian Pockar | 1959–1992 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[425] |
Nadia Podoroska | b. 1997 | Argentina | Tennis | Lesbian[466] |
Paul Poirier | b. 1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[508] |
Ish Polvorosa | b. 1997 | Philippines | Volleyball | Queer[509] |
Hope Powell | b. 1966 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[510] |
Natalie Powell | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Judo | Lesbian[511] |
Lauren Powers | b. 1961 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[512] |
Peter Prijdekker | b. 1948 | Netherlands | Swimming | Gay[513][514] |
Sedona Prince | b. 2000 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[515] |
Luke Prokop | b. 2002 | Canada | Ice hockey | Gay[516] |
Simon Proulx-Sénécal | b. 1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[12] |
Mike Pucillo | b. 1986 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay[517][518][519] |
Allie Quigley | b. 1986 | Hungary | Basketball | Lesbian[520] |
Quinn | b. 1995 | Canada | Association football | Non-binary[521] |
Jocelyn Rae | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Lesbian[522] |
Eric Radford | b. 1985 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[523] |
Chelsea Randall | b. 1991 | Australia | Football Australia | Lesbian[524] |
Megan Rapinoe | b. 1985 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[525] |
Jamie Lee Rattray | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Javier Raya | b. 1991 | Spain | Figure skating | Gay[526] |
Lisa Raymond | b. 1973 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian[527] |
Stephen Rhodes | b. 1984 | United States | Motor racing | Gay[528][529] |
Renée Richards | b. 1934 | United States | Tennis | Transgender[530] |
Helen Richardson-Walsh | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian[166] |
Kate Richardson-Walsh | b. 1980 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian[166] |
Sha'Carri Richardson | b. 2000 | United States | Track and field | Lesbian[531] |
Lucia Rijker | b. 1967 | Netherlands | Kickboxing | Bisexual[532] |
Adam Rippon | b. 1989 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[533] |
Hig Roberts | b. 1991 | United States | Giant slalom | Gay[534] |
Ian Roberts | b. 1965 | Australia | Rugby league | Gay[535] |
Dustin Robertson [pl] | b. 1975 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[536][537][538] |
Ronald Robertson | 1937–2000 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[539] |
Robbie Rogers | b. 1987 | United States | Association football | Gay[540] |
Craig Rogerson | b. 1965 | Australia | Diving | Gay[541][542][543] |
Jeff Rohrer | b. 1958 | United States | American football | Gay[544] |
Yulimar Rojas | b. 1995 | Venezuela | Track and field | Lesbian[545] |
Ana Romero | b. 1987 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian[546] |
Nyla Rose | b. 1982 | United States | Professional wrestling | Transgender[547] |
Petra Rossner | b. 1966 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian[24] |
Devon Rouse | b. 1998 | United States | Motor racing | Gay[548][549] |
Olivier Rouyer | b. 1955 | France | Association football | Gay[550] |
Paul Ruggeri | b. 1988 | United States | Gymnastic | Gay[551] |
Javier Ruisanchez | b. 1997 | Puerto Rico | Artistic swimming | Gay[552] |
Matthew Rush | b. 1972 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[553] |
Ryan Russell | b. 1992 | United States | American football | Bisexual[554] |
Kamilla Rytter Juhl | b. 1983 | Denmark | Badminton | Lesbian[497] |
Jaiyah Saelua | b. 1988 | American Samoa | Association football | Transgender[555] |
Senni Salminen | b. 1996 | Finland | Athletics | Lesbian[556] |
Angela Salvagno | b. 1976 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual[557][non-primary source needed] |
Michael Sam | b. 1990 | United States | American football | Gay[558] |
Macarena Sánchez | b. 1991 | Argentina | Association football | Lesbian[559] |
Victoria Sandell Svensson | b. 1977 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[560] |
Lianne Sanderson | b. 1988 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[397] |
Ilaria Sanguineti | b. 1994 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian |
Chip Sarafin | b. ? | United States | American football | Gay[561] |
Enrique Sarasola Jr. | b. 1963 | Spain | Equestrian | Gay[562] |
Jill Saulnier | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Ronja Savolainen | b. 1997 | Finland | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Erik Schinegger | b. 1948 | Austria | Downhill skiing | Transgender[563] |
Lea Schüller | b. 1997 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Megan Schutt | b. 1993 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian[564] |
Nat Sciver | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Lesbian[91] |
Dale Scott | b. 1959 | United States | Baseball | Gay[565] |
Jill Scott | b. 1987 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[110] |
Caroline Seger | b. 1985 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[566] |
Linda Sembrant | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Caster Semenya | b. 1991 | South Africa | Athletics | Lesbian, Intersex[567] |
Alena Sharp | b. 1981 | Canada | Golf | Lesbian[568] |
Patty Sheehan | b. 1956 | United States | Golf | Lesbian[569] |
Will Sheridan | b. 1985 | United States | Basketball | Gay[570] |
Kate Shierlaw | b. 1989 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[571] |
Bianca Sierra | b. 1992 | Mexico | Association football | Bisexual[420] |
Sandra Sigurðardóttir | b. 1986 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian[66] |
Jackie Silva | b. 1962 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian[572] |
Rafaela Silva | b. 1992 | Brazil | Judo | Lesbian[573] |
Nicole Silveira | b. 1994 | Brazil | Skeleton | Lesbian[12] |
Eudy Simelane | 1977–2008 | South Africa | Association football | Lesbian[574] |
Georgia Simmerling | b. 1989 | Canada | Track cycling | Lesbian[371] |
Roy Simmons | 1956–2014 | United States | American football | Gay[575] |
Brian Sims | b. 1978 | United States | American football | Gay[576] |
Johan Jimmy Sjödin | b. 1977 | Sweden | Diving | Gay[577] |
Yasmin Skene | b. 1998 | Australia | Floorball | Gay[578] |
Blake Skjellerup | b. 1985 | New Zealand | Speed skating | Gay[579] |
Vibeke Skofterud | 1980–2018 | Norway | Cross-country skiing | Bisexual[311] |
Katarzyna Skorupa | b. 1984 | Poland | Volleyball | Lesbian[580] |
Rikke Skov | b. 1980 | Denmark | Handball | Lesbian[581] |
Rivallino Sleur | b. 1976 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay[582] |
Alana Smith | b. 2000 | United States | Skateboarding | Bisexual and non-binary[583] |
Jerry Smith | 1943–1986 | United States | American football | Bisexual[584] |
Emilce Sosa | b. 1987 | Argentina | Volleyball | Lesbian[585] |
Douglas Souza | b. 1995 | Brazil | Volleyball | Gay[586] |
Laís Souza | b. 1988 | Brazil | Skiing | Lesbian[587] |
Judy Sowinski | 1940–2011 | United States | Roller derby | Lesbian[588] |
Muffin Spencer-Devlin | b. 1953 | United States | Golf | Lesbian[465] |
Sherida Spitse | b. 1990 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[589] |
Helen Stephens | 1918–1994 | United States | Track and field | Lesbian[590] |
James Stephanie Sterling | b. 1984 | United Kingdom | Wrestler | Non-binary and Pansexual[591] |
Breanna Stewart | b. 1994 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[592][593] |
Demi Stokes | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[594] |
Casey Stoney | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[595] |
Beth Storry | b. 1978 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian[166] |
Samantha Stosur | b. 1984 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian[596] |
Jérémy Stravius | b. 1988 | France | Swimming | Gay[32] |
Luke Strong | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Trampolining | Bisexual[597] |
Martina Strutz | b. 1981 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian[598] |
Rennae Stubbs | b. 1971 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian[527] |
Tricia Stumpf | b. 1970 | United States | Skeleton | Lesbian[599] |
Erica Sullivan | b. 2000 | United States | Swimming | Lesbian[600] |
Zach Sullivan [de] | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Ice hockey | Bisexual[601] |
Pia Sundhage | b. 1960 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[602] |
Jan Švub | b. 1982 | Czech Republic | Professional bodybuilding | Gay[603] |
Emma Swanson | b. 1995 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian[134] |
Stacy Sykora | b. 1977 | United States | Volleyball | Lesbian[604] |
Blyth Tait | b. 1961 | New Zealand | Equestrian | Gay[605] |
Nanae Takizawa | b. 1987 | Japan | Volleyball | Lesbian[606] |
Connor Taras | b. ? | Canada | Kayak | Gay[607] |
Diana Taurasi | b. 1982 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[608] |
Jodie Taylor | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[353] |
Penny Taylor | b. 1981 | Australia | Basketball | Lesbian[608] |
Irma Testa | b. 1997 | Italy | Boxer | Queer |
David Testo | b. 1981 | United States | Association football | Gay[609] |
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg | b. 1974 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian[610] |
Mark Tewksbury | b. 1968 | Canada | Swimming | Gay[437] |
Carole Thate | b. 1971 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian[18] |
Gareth Thomas | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Rugby | Gay[611] |
Kristen Thomas | b. 1993 | United States | Rugby | Lesbian[49] |
Markus Thormeyer | b. 1997 | Canada | Swimming | Gay[612] |
Ian Thorpe | b. 1982 | Australia | Swimming | Gay[613] |
Bill Tilden | 1893–1953 | United States | Tennis | Gay[614] |
Ted Tinling | 1910–1990 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Gay[615] |
Jesús Tomillero | b. 1994 | Spain | Association football referee | Gay[616] |
Susannah Townsend | b. 1989 | United Kingdom | Field Hockey | Lesbian[617] |
Jeffrey Trammell | b. 1950 | United States | Basketball | Gay[618] |
Emma Trott | b. 1989 | United Kingdom | Cycling | Lesbian[619] |
Esera Tuaolo | b. 1968 | United States | American football | Gay[620] |
Gabbi Tuft | b. 1978 | United States | Professional wrestling | Transgender[621][622] |
Ruby Tui | b. 1991 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian[85] |
Marc Tur | b. 1994 | Spain | Race walking | Gay[623] |
Emma Twigg | b. 1987 | New Zealand | Rowing | Lesbian[624] |
Colton Underwood | b. 1992 | United States | American football | Gay[625] |
Marcus Urban | b. 1971 | Germany | Association football | Gay[626] |
Brian Vahaly | b. 1979 | United States | Tennis | Gay[627] |
Sarah Vaillancourt | b. 1985 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[311] |
Daniëlle van de Donk | b. 1991 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[432] |
Stefanie van der Gragt | b. 1992 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[628] |
Sanne van Dijke | b. 1995 | Netherlands | Judo | Lesbian[511] |
Merel van Dongen | b. 1993 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian[629] |
Michele Van Gorp | b. 1977 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[630] |
Sanne van Kerkhof | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Lesbian[631] |
Ella Van Kerkhoven | b. 1993 | Belgium | Association football | Lesbian[632] |
Dane van Niekerk | b. 1993 | South Africa | Cricket | Lesbian[340] |
Alison Van Uytvanck | b. 1994 | Belgium | Tennis | Lesbian[633] |
Courtney Vandersloot | b. 1989 | Hungary | Basketball | Lesbian[520] |
Júlia Vasconcelos | b. 1992 | Brazil | Taekwondo | Lesbian[361] |
Laura Vasilescu | b. 1984 | Romania | Handball | Lesbian[634] |
Dan Veatch | b. 1965 | United States | Swimming | Gay[635] |
Anne Veenendaal | b. 1995 | Netherlands | Field Hockey | Lesbian[636] |
Sebastián Vega | b. 1988 | Argentina | Basketball | Gay[637] |
Julian Venonsky | b. 1993 | United States | Rowing | Gay[638] |
Sophie Vercruyssen | b. 1992 | Belgium | Bobsleigh | Lesbian[639] |
Mike Verschuur | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Motor racing | Gay[640] |
Johnmar "OhMyV33Nus" Villaluna | b. 1994 | Philippines | Esports | Queer[641] |
Ólína Guðbjörg Viðarsdóttir | b. 1982 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian[244] |
Linda Villumsen | b. 1985 | New Zealand | Cycling | Lesbian[619] |
Lisa-Marie Vizaniari | b. 1971 | Australia | Track and field, boxing | Lesbian[642] |
Chris Voth | b. 1990 | Canada | Indoor volleyball | Gay[643] |
Tom Waddell | 1937–1987 | United States | Decathlon; creator of the Gay Games | Gay[644] |
Kira Walkenhorst | b. 1990 | Germany | Beach volleyball | Lesbian[645] |
Jackie Walker | 1950–2002 | United States | American football | Gay[646] |
Louisa Wall | b. 1972 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian[647] |
Ji Wallace | b. 1977 | Australia | Gymnastics | Gay[648] |
Michaela Walsh | b. 1993 | Ireland | Boxing | Lesbian[649] |
Sarah Walsh | b. 1983 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[650] |
Abby Wambach | b. 1980 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[651] |
Jeffrey Wammes | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Gymnastics | Gay[238][652] |
Danny Watts | b. 1979 | United Kingdom | Auto racing | Gay[653] |
Kendall Wesenberg | b. 1990 | United States | Skeleton | Bisexual[654] |
Ann Wauters | b. 1980 | Belgium | Basketball | Lesbian[655] |
Saskia Webber | b. 1971 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[656] |
Johnny Weir | b. 1984 | United States | Figure skating | Gay[657] |
Rick Welts | b. 1953 | United States | Basketball executive | Gay[658] |
Peter Wherrett | 1936–2009 | Australia | Motor racing | Transgender[659] |
Diane Whipple | 1968–2001 | United States | Lacrosse | Lesbian[660] |
Sue Wicks | b. 1966 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[661] |
Marieke Wijsman | b. 1975 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Lesbian[662] |
Marlon Williams | b. 1988 | United States | American football | Bisexual[663] |
Hannah Wilkinson | b. 1992 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian[664] |
Leah Wilkinson | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian[49] |
Nicola Williams | b. 1982 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[454] |
Stephanie Williams | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
Leah Williamson | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[468] |
David Wilson | b. 1966 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[665] |
Spencer Wilton | b. 1973 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay[238] |
Keelin Winters | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian[666] |
Paul Wirtz | 1958–2006 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay[523] |
Chris Witty | b. 1975 | United States | Speed skating | Lesbian[610] |
Lara Wolf | b. 2000 | Austria | Freestyle Skiing | Lesbian[667] |
Jack Woolley | b. 1998 | Ireland | Taekwondo athlete | Gay[668] |
Andrea Worrall | b. 1977 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian[669] |
Ireen Wüst | b. 1986 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Bisexual[311][670] |
Alissa Wykes | b. 1967 | United States | American football | Lesbian[671] |
Marta Xargay | b. 1990 | Spain | Basketball | Lesbian[593] |
Kirsty Yallop | b. 1986 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian[672] |
Tameka Yallop (née Butt) | b. 1991 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian[672] |
Yoko Yamada | b. 1979 | Japan | Professional wrestling, MMA | Bisexual[673] |
Kumi Yokoyama | b. 1993 | Japan | Association football | Transgender[674] |
Darren Young | b. 1983 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay[675] |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias | 1911–1956 | United States | Golf, basketball, baseball, track and field | Bisexual[676] |
Micah Zandee-Hart | b. 1997 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian[12] |
Julia Zigiotti Olme | b. 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian[677] |
Katarzyna Zillmann | b. 1995 | Poland | Rowing | Lesbian[678] |
Sharnee Zoll-Norman | b. 1986 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian[679] |