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51 athletes who are out and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community
51 athletes who are out and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community
Meredith CashJun 3, 2020, 23:45 IST
WNBA legend Sue Bird (left) and USWNT superstar Megan Rapinoe (right) are in a long-term relationship.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Insider is highlighting out and proud athletes in honor of the annual celebration of those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more.
From modern-day stars like USWNT captain Megan Rapinoe and WNBA legend, Diana Taurasi, are lesbians.
Former NBA player Jason Paul Collins, former NFL running back David Kopay, and tennis icon Billie Jean King were trailblazers in their respective sports.
Caitlyn Jenner, Fallon Fox, and Renée Richards are all transgender athletes.
Billie Jean King, shown here testifying before a Senate subcommittee in 1973, will represent the U.S. at the opening ceremonies for the 22nd Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
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Billy Bean
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Elena Delle Donne
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Chris Mosier
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Allie Quigley
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Courtney Vandersloot
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Ryan Russell
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Diana Taurasi
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Penny Taylor
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Michael Sam
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Becky Hammon
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Jason Paul Collins
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Adam Rippon
Adam Rippon on day three of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea
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Tierna Davidson
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Katie Sowers
San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant coach Katie Sowers speaks to the media during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Miami.
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Johnny Weir
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Fallon Fox
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Markus Thormeyer
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Kristie Mewis
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Rachel Daly
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David Kopay
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Tom Daley
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Adrianna Franch
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Ethan Akanni
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Amanda Nunes
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Nina Ansaroff
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Roy Simmons
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Nikki Hiltz
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John Amaechi
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Layshia Clarendon
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Brian Anderson
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Joanna Lohman
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Emile Griffith
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Abby Wambach
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Greg Louganis
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Renée Richards
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Wade Davis
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Martina Navratilova
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Robbie Rogers
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Esera Tuaolo
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Sam Kerr
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Kwame Harris
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