LGBTQ+ Athletes Won 11 Medals at 2026 Milan Olympics

LGBTQ+ athletes won a record number of Olympic medals at the Winter Games

The Olympics have been getting more queer over the years, but at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, not only were there close to 50 publicly out LGBTQ+ athletes, but a record number took home Olympic medals.Out of the 49 out queer Olympians, 19 went home with a gold, silver, or bronze medal, more than at any other previous Winter Games, according to OutSports.Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight and star players Cayla Barnes and Alex Carp…

LGBTQ+ Athletes Won 11 Medals at 2026 Milan Olympics

More than one-third of LGBTQ+ athletes walked away with a medal.

'Team LGBTQ+' wins record number of medals at Winter Olympics

Team LGBTQ+ has once again broken records at the Winter Olympics after winning a total of 11 medals at the Games this year.

Team LGBTQIA+ Just Had Its Best Winter Olympics Ever

Milan, Italy handed the world a lot of moments worth remembering at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. For the LGBTQIA+ community, it delivered something historic. Of the 49 publicly out athletes who competed, 19 came home with medals. Five gold, two silver, and four bronze, totalling 11 medals across multiple sports. According to OutSports, […]

Queer Athletes Shine at 2026 Milan Winter Olympics with Record Medal Haul

Out LGBTQ+ athletes won a record 11 medals at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, marking the most successful Winter Games for Team LGBTQ+ to date.

LGBTQ+ athletes make history at Winter Olympics with record-breaking wins

The US ice-hockey team, which includes several publicly LGBTQ+ athletes gather in a huddle on the ice. Instagram: @hilaryknight The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially closed last night with openly LGBTQ+ athletes winning more medals than ever before. This year’s games were already historic for queer representation, boasting a record-breaking 45 publicly out athletes taking part. Now, the final medal counts are in, and openly LGBTQ+ a…