Coming out of the closet is a difficult thing for anyone to go through, particularly if you are in the public eye. Sports stars have it doubly hard as sports environments tend to be less supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals than artistic environments. But these sports stars bravely chose to do it anyway. Here are 10 athletes who are openly gay.
In 2012, Orlando Cruz became the first openly gay boxer saying “I have always been and always will be a proud gay man.” He told ESPN that he decided to come out to inspire young gay men to pursue their dreams, knowing that their sexuality will not hold them back.
