Canadian Olympic swimmer Markus Thormeyer, who competed in 2016 in Rio, talks about coming out as gay to his teammates in an emotional essay in Outsports. Said Thormeyer: "I thought it would be … [Read more...] about Canadian Olympic Swimmer Markus Thormeyer: ‘I Thought it Would Be Easy for Me to Keep My Sexuality a Secret’
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Stanford Swimmer Who Said He Was Kicked Off Team Because He’s Gay Reveals ‘Surface Reason’ Behind His Expulsion
Abrahm DeVine, the 2018 NCAA champion in the 400 individual medley who came out a year ago and last week said he was kicked off the Stanford University swim team because he is gay, published a new … [Read more...] about Stanford Swimmer Who Said He Was Kicked Off Team Because He’s Gay Reveals ‘Surface Reason’ Behind His Expulsion
Olympic Divers Make a Splash with Next-Level ‘Avengers Assemble’ Video: WATCH
A squadron of British Olympic divers is going viral with a clever 'Avengers Assemble' video in which the aquatic acrobats flip into the well-known poses of the Marvel superheroes. The clip was created … [Read more...] about Olympic Divers Make a Splash with Next-Level ‘Avengers Assemble’ Video: WATCH
Stanford University Swimmer Abrahm DeVine Says He Was Kicked Off Team Because He is Gay
Abrahm DeVine, the 2018 NCAA champion in the 400 individual medley who came out a year ago, says he was kicked off the Stanford University swim team because he is gay. Stanford coaches have released a … [Read more...] about Stanford University Swimmer Abrahm DeVine Says He Was Kicked Off Team Because He is Gay
NCAA Champion Swimmer Abrahm DeVine Comes Out: ‘I’m a Gay Athlete…’
Abrahm DeVine, the 2018 NCAA champion in the 400 individual medley, has come out as gay in an interview with Swimming World … [Read more...] about NCAA Champion Swimmer Abrahm DeVine Comes Out: ‘I’m a Gay Athlete…’
Nyle DiMarco Shows Off His Diving Skillz: WATCH
America's Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars champ Nyle DiMarco showed he's even more of a multi-talent while hanging out at the Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas this week. He can do diving … [Read more...] about Nyle DiMarco Shows Off His Diving Skillz: WATCH
World Champion Swimmer and Olympian Mark Foster Comes Out as Gay
Swimmer Mark Foster, holder of six world titles, 11 European championship gold medals, two Commonwealth golds, and a five time Olympian, has come out as gay. The Guardian reports: Foster is … [Read more...] about World Champion Swimmer and Olympian Mark Foster Comes Out as Gay
Ryan Lochte Apologizes For Not Being More ‘Careful’ and ‘Candid’
US Swimmer Ryan Lochte publicly apologized for not having been more "careful" and "candid" in his description of events that happened late at night at a gas station in Rio de Janeiro. As previously … [Read more...] about Ryan Lochte Apologizes For Not Being More ‘Careful’ and ‘Candid’
Your Overnight LochteGate Update, from Rio de Janeiro
The Olympic story that has been generating more headlines than Phelps, Bolt or Biles seems to be coming to a close -- or so we hope. To catch you up to speed, here's the latest on LochteGate: late … [Read more...] about Your Overnight LochteGate Update, from Rio de Janeiro
Ryan Lochte Changes Rio Robbery Story as 3 Teammates are Held in Brazil, Questioned
US Olympic swimming medalist Ryan Lochte has changed his story about the alleged robbery at gunpoint he and three other swimmers reported they experienced early Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Lauer … [Read more...] about Ryan Lochte Changes Rio Robbery Story as 3 Teammates are Held in Brazil, Questioned
