The Olympic Games have long stood as a cultural cornerstone for countries to showcase some of the greatest talent around the globe.
As LGBTQ+ rights, recognition and advocacy continue to grow, we’re witnessing a cultural shift as more athletes are openly existing as themselves in and out of their teams.
To date, the number of LGBTQ+ athletes participating in the Tokyo Summer Olympics is greater than the number of sportspeople who took part in all previous Olympic events – making this year’s Games a monumental moment for both queer athletes and audiences.
Now, as the grand sporting ceremony edges closer, we’ve taken the time to put together a nifty guide of more than 100 LGBTQ+ athletes who will be starring in the 2020 Olympics.