olympics

health

The Olympics Are Coming

Where are my children? What time is it? How big is an official regulation rugby pitch? I will know the answer to one of these questions.

Seth Rubin —

Jul 22, 2020

sports

Broom Broom Pow Is Queer Culture (Or How I Fell In Love With Curling)

You know what sport doesn’t get nearly enough recognition as a gay sport? CURLING.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Mar 27, 2018

society + culture

Gay Love Takes The Gold Medal At The Olympics In Our Hearts This Sunday Funday

Lesbian, bi, and queer Olympic athletes and their galentines, long live the queer cafe, Pakistan passes new trans protections, black LGBT athletes paving the way, lots and lots of gay…

KaeLyn —

Feb 18, 2018

sports

5 Other Olympic Sports We Could Add Lyrical Music to, Just a Thought

Okay, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, but with skiing and shooting. Think about it.

Laura Mandanas —

Feb 16, 2018

sports

DARKER, GAYER, DIFFERENT: Olympics Opening Ceremony Live Blog and Coverage

Alaina and Mey are covering the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony LIVE! It’s gonna be darker, gayer, and different! Join in!!

Ari —

Feb 9, 2018

sports

5 Lesbian and Bisexual Women Athletes to Watch in the 2018 Winter Olympics

Here are five out lesbian and bisexual women athletes from all over the globe to cheer for in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Molly Priddy —

Feb 1, 2018

health

The Century-Old Art of Negging Women in Sports

The sexist coverage in Rio joins a rich tradition that dates back over 100 years.

Erin —

Aug 18, 2016

health

The Best Olympics Commentary From My Sports Newbie Girlfriend

“Remember when you started crying when that girl won air rifle? We didn’t even watch air rifle.”

Carrie —

Aug 18, 2016

sports

Rebel Girls: The Rio Olympics Are The Most Feminist, Inclusive of Them All

We’ve come far. But there’s a long way to the promised land, and if we’ve learned anything in Rio it’s that the literal century-old fight for women’s full inclusion in…

Carmen —

Aug 17, 2016

society + culture

Sunday Funday Will Make Out With You at the Olympics in the Name of Gay Rights

Amazing women taking the Olympics by storm, a kiss-in because who doesn’t love a good kiss-in y’know, pride pride pride, the slow death of anti-gay laws, and more!

Carmen —

Aug 14, 2016

geekery

Are The 2016 Rio Olympics The Most LGBT Inclusive Ever?

As of Friday, the list stood at 257 Olympians, 11 Paralympians, and 10 Olympic alternate/reserve athletes, with additions already rolling in as more athletes come out.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 10, 2016

society + culture

Oh My God This Lesbian Rugby Proposal at the Rio Olympics

Stadium manager Marjorie Enya proposed to her girlfriend, Brazilian rugby sevens player Isadora Cerullo, calling her the “love of her life.”

Yvonne —

Aug 9, 2016