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Michael Gunning is an international competitive swimmer best known for participating in the 200 metre butterfly event. He holds dual Jamaican and British citizenship and is the current national record holder for the 200 metre butterfly, and the 200 and 400 metre freestyle events. After coming out as gay on the television show The Bi Life in December 2018, Gunning went on to win the Pride Award at the Attitude Pride Awards 2019 for his efforts in visualising LGBT sport around the globe. He aims…
Amazin LeThi is a global LGBTQ icon and trailblazer in sports and advocacy. A former competitive bodybuilder, she is the only Asian LGBTQ athlete in history to serve as an international sports ambassador for organizations like Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, and The Gay Games. Recognized by over 30 organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD, she also holds the honorary title of Citizen of Georgia. Forbes named her one of the top six Asian women to watch during Asian Pacific…
Devin Ibañez (he/him) is the world's first openly gay Major League Rugby player and was one of the first players ever signed to the New England Free Jacks in 2019.Born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, Ibañez has been playing rugby for over 13 years and his love for the sport has taken him all over the world. He has played in Australia, New Zealand, England, Canada, and Israel in addition to his home country. In 2017, he represented the USA and went on to win gold against South Africa in…
Pronouns: she/her.Stacey Francis-Bayman made her debut on the international netball scene for the Vitality Roses in 2010. She retired in 2022 with 85 caps and played her final game in her hometown at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Throughout her international career she went to three Commonwealth Games and two World Cups, winning one bronze and two bronze medals respectively.Stacey was a part of every Team Bath Netball Superleague title-winning side (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and…
After a 15-year career playing hockey on the international stage, Beth has moved to the sidelines as a sports journalist and has reported for ITV and more recently the BBC. Beth enjoys commentating and reporting on a variety of sports.While homophobia, biphobia and transphobia still exist, Beth passionately believes in the importance of athletes rising above the parapet and being visible in their support for equality and diversity.Beth’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality in sport.Enough is…
My name is Corinne Humphreys. I am an English sprinter, born and bred in the East End of London. I am 28 years young and have been involved in sports since I was nine years old.I began my sporting career as a football player and then moved to basketball, but I figured out pretty quickly that my destiny was sprinting – I was always outrunning the boys in PE!My most noteworthy accomplishments to date include a silver medal at the U23 European Championships, British University Gold Medalist, World…
Ryan Atkin is a professional football referee and senior manager within the railway industry. He has operated on the EFL Championship and Leagues 1 and 2. In August 2017, he decided to come out, making him the only out gay man in professional football on the pitch. Ryan has used his role to open dialogue within the world of football and to drive change. He can often be seen in the media campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality in sport.Ryan’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality in sportLiving a life in the…
John is Team GB’s leading men's blind ski racer. He retired in 2017 in the world top ten, and as a European Champion, double British Champion, and Alpine Cup winner. He skis at speeds of up to 70 mph with a sighted guide, using bluetooth headsets in the technical disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom and the speed disciplines of Downhill and Super G. All of this is done with less than five per cent sight in the central vision and one metre distance vision.John is also a keen tandem cyclist –…
Charlie Martin is a racing driver, LGBTQ+ activist, and trail blazer for inclusion in motorsport. She is aiming to make LGBTQ+ history as the first trans driver in the 24 hours of Le Mans, and finished 2nd in class at the support race in June 2024. Charlie is using her platform within the sport to create LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness to inspire positive change, while empowering others to follow in her footsteps and live authentically without fear. In June 2018 she successfully…
Lizzie Williams is a British athlete competing internationally as a wheelchair racer on the track. She is a big believer in turning wounds into wisdom, and seeing purpose through the pain. She is proud to describe herself as a queer individual who's in love with a Swiss Norwegian, a chocolate enthusiast, and ironically a sneaker freak.Lizzie’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality in sportSport has always meant freedom to me. But so many LGBT people can’t be their authentic self in sport. My hope is to…