2021 Olympics and LGBTQ+ Athletes

[W_L]

Sports is a touchy topic, but I hope folks can be happy about results coming in

As of 7/31/2021, LGBTQ+ athletes have won a total of 15 medals and if the community were a recognized nation, be 8th in total medal counts ahead of France, so far. Outsports is keeping a running tally:

https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2021/7/26/22594865/medal-count-team-lgbtq

It's amazing, even if you don't watch all the events, it shows off the variety of abilities and competitive athleticism

[W_L]

With the 2021 Olympics over, the fine tally is:

https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2021/7/26/22594865/medal-count-team-lgbtq

Gold = 11

Silver = 12

Bronze = 9

In total, LGBTQ athletes if measured like a nation, would rank 7th in overall gold medals and 11th in total counts at Olympics.

It's a an accomplishment for "out Athletes".

[wildone]

This story made me feel happy for the future. Still a long ways to go, but they definitely brought attention around the world about their life , and to a certain extent, their struggle.

https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2021/8/6/22612715/quinn-canada-trans-nonbinary-sweden-soccer-gold-olympics-tokyo-2020