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The Greatest Gay Sports Icons

Sport has always been an integral part of mankind. While the world has produced some great sports personalities, the LGBTQ community has also been blessed with sports icons who serve as inspiration to the entire community. Fortunately, even heterosexual sportspersons serve as gay icons to inspire the LGBTQ community to produce more such individuals. The world has seen brilliant gay sports icons, and we have made a list of the greatest of them all!

1. Greg Louganis

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Greg Louganis
Birthday: 29 January 1960
Born In: El Cajon, California, United States
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Famous As: The Only Man and the Second Diver in Olympic History to Sweep the Diving Events in Consecutive Olympic Games

The openly gay diver, Greg Louganis, is not only a champion of gay rights and but also an HIV awareness advocate.

2. Ben Cohen

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Ben Cohen
Birthday: 14 September 1978
Born In: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Sun Sign: Virgo
Famous As: English Former Rugby Player
Ben Cohen was part of the Enlish team hat won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Ben has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to be recognized as a gay icon and is enthusiastic about bringing gay and straight people closer.

3. Billie Jean King

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Billie Jean King
Birthday: 22 November 1943
Born In: Long Beach, California, United States
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Famous As: One of the Greatest Tennis Players of All Time

Billie Jean King went against the advice of her lawyer and media representative to come out.  In her words, it was a horrible time for her. However, she rose above the challenges and is now one of the most-recognized LGBTQ activists from the sports community.

4. Matthew Mitcham

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Matthew Mitcham
Birthday: 02 March 1988
Born In: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sun Sign: Pisces
Famous As: Australian Diver and Trampoline Gymnast Who Became the First Openly Gay Olympic Gold Medalist
The openly gay diver, Matthew Mitcham, married his partner and hosted a lavish ceremony. He has expressed concerns about sportspersons' fears of coming out and their future. He wishes that one day being queer will be accepted as usual as hair color.

5. Jason Collins

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Jason Collins
Birthday: 02 December 1978
Born In: Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Famous As: Basketball player
On April 29, 2013, Jason Collins revealed his sexuality and in 2014 when he signed with the Nets he became the second openly gay athlete—after Robbie Rogers—to play in any of Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.