Overview
- Outsports reports at least 41 publicly out athletes are slated to compete at the Milan Winter Olympics, which begin Feb. 6.
- The figure marks a sixfold rise over 12 years, up from seven in 2014 to 15 in 2018 and 36 in 2022.
- Eight Americans are on the list—about 3% of Team USA—including seven women and one man, speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy.
- Figure skater Amber Glenn is set to become the first openly LGBTQ athlete to compete in Olympic figure skating.
- Outsports will chronicle 'Team LGBTQ' with profiles, results and behind-the-scenes reports starting Jan. 29, and its co-founder Cyd Zeigler says the trend reflects growing acceptance in sports.