11 World Class Athletes Who Came Out Fearlessly To Open Up About Their Sexuality

Being homosexual is not a crime nor is homosexuality a disease. Unfortunately in our society, it is seen as a sin by many and those who dare to come out or are found out to be gay are more often than not ostracized by the general public. Even in this age as we become more tolerant, the stigma attached to being gay is no less.

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Athletes are no exception. But some of them have been able to come out and declare their homosexuality without any fear of persecution:

1. Sheryl Swoopes (basketball)

2. Brian Boitano (skating)

3. Martina Navratilova (tennis)

4. Johnny Weir (skating)

5. Michael Sam (American football)

6. Emile Griffith (boxing)

7. Diana Nyad (swimmer)

8. Jason Collins (basketball)

9. Abby Wambach (football)

10. Wade Davis (American football)

11. Renee Richards (tennis)