Sixfold increase in twelve years as athletes voice desire to be their authentic selves

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There will be at least 41 out gay, lesbian, bi, and queer athletes competing at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, starting Feb. 6, a record for the Winter Games, according to Outsports, the leading LGBTQ+ digital media brand covering the intersection of sports and culture.

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