# List of LGBTQ sportspeople

This is a list of notable, openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and transgender sportspeople as well as those who identify as belonging to the broader queer community.

## List

| Name | Lifetime | Country | Sport | Sexual orientation and/or gender identity |
| Laura Aarts | b. 1996 | Netherlands | Waterpolo | Lesbian |
| Helena Åberg | b. 1971 | Sweden | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Graham Ackerman | b. 1983 | United States | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Nicola Adams | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Adriana | b. 1996 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Marilyn Agliotti | b. 1979 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Michelle-Lee Ahye | b. 1992 | Trinidad and Tobago | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Jenny Allard | b. 1968 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| Kye Allums | b. 1989 | United States | Basketball | Transgender |
| John Amaechi | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Basketball | Gay |
| Erin Ambrose | b. 1994 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Filippo Ambrosini | b. 1993 | Italy | Figure skating | Gay |
| Brian Anderson | b. 1976 | United States | Skateboarding | Gay |
| Eric Anderson | b. 1968 | United States | Coach | Gay |
| Ivana Andrés | b. 1994 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ramsey Angela | b. 1999 | Netherlands | Track and field | Gay |
| Filippa Angeldahl | b. 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Nadine Angerer | b. 1978 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Alyson Annan | b. 1973 | Australia | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Tahnai Annis | b. 1989 | Philippines | Association football | Queer |
| Kelly Applebee | b. 1982 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Gillian Apps | b. 1983 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Jen Armbruster | b. 1975 | United States | Goalball | Lesbian |
| Rebekka Armstrong | b. 1967 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Judith Arndt | b. 1976 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Anita Asante | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Asuka | b. 1998 | Japan | Professional wrestling | Genderless |
| Davis Atkin | b. 2001 | Australia | Field hockey | Gay |
| Jake Atlas | b. 1994 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Zeb Atlas [de] | b. 1970 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Amy Atwell | b. 1998 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Seimone Augustus | b. 1984 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Rosella Ayane | b. 1996 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kévin Aymoz | b. 1997 | France | Figure skating | Gay |
| Ramona Bachmann | b. 1990 | Switzerland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Hergie Bacyadan | b. 1994 | Philippines | Boxing | Transgender |
| Mianne Bagger | b. 1966 | Denmark | Golf | Transgender |
| Hobey Baker | 1892-1918 | United States | Ice hockey | Gay |
| Clare Balding | b. 1971 | United Kingdom | Jockey | Lesbian |
| Jason Ball | b. 1988 | Australia | Australian rules football | Gay |
| Megan Bankes | b. 1997 | Canada | Biathlon | Lesbian |
| Shawnacy Barber | 1994–2024 | Canada | Pole vault | Gay |
| Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa | b. 1988 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jim Barnett | 1924–2004 | United States | Professional wrestling promoter | Gay |
| Nicole Bass-Fuchs | 1964–2017 | United States | Professional bodybuilding Professional wrestling | Bisexual |
| Hayley Bateup | b. 1980 | Australia | ironwoman | Lesbian |
| Betty Baxter | b. 1952 | Canada | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Billy Bean | 1964–2024 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Shelley Beattie | 1967–2008 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Thomas Beattie | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay |
| Jolyn Beer | b. 1994 | Germany | Shooting | Lesbian |
| Mack Beggs | b. 1999 | United States | Wrestling | Transgender |
| Alice Bellandi | b. 1998 | Italy | Judo | Lesbian |
| Perris Benegas | b. 1995 | United States | Freestyle BMX | Lesbian |
| Lorena Benítez | b. 1998 | Argentina | Association football, futsal | Lesbian |
| Ann-Katrin Berger | b. 1990 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ebba Berglund | b. 1998 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Kajsa Bergqvist | b. 1976 | Sweden | Track and field | Bisexual |
| Thomas Berling | b. 1979 | Norway | Association football | Gay |
| Emily Bessoir | b. 2001 | Germany | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Mike Beuttler | 1940–1988 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Gay |
| John de Bever [nl] | b. 1965 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay |
| Mark Bingham | 1970–2001 | United States | Rugby | Gay |
| Sue Bird | b. 1980 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Nathalie Björn | b. 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Alex Blackwell | b. 1983 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| John Blankenstein | 1949–2006 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay |
| Carl Blasco | b. 1971 | France | Triathlon | Gay |
| Miriam Blasco | b. 1963 | Spain | Judo | Lesbian |
| Andrew Blaser | b. 1989 | United States | Skeleton | Gay |
| Lucilla Boari | b. 1997 | Italy | Archery | Lesbian |
| Lisa Boattin | b. 1997 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian |
| Brian Boitano | b. 1963 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Nicole Bonamino [it] | b. 1991 | Italy | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Heinz Bonn | 1947–1991 | Germany | Association football | Gay |
| Tom Bosworth | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Racewalking | Gay |
| Brittany Bowe | b. 1988 | United States | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Anthony Bowens | b. 1990 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Kiara Bowers | b. 1991 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Celia Brackenridge | 1950–2018 | United Kingdom | British Lacrosse Player | Lesbian |
| Sabine Braun | b. 1965 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Kelly Brazier | b. 1989 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Ashleigh Brazill | b. 1989 | Australia | Netball | Lesbian |
| Andy Brennan | b. 1993 | Australia | Association football | Gay |
| Linda Bresonik | b. 1983 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Belle Brockhoff | b. 1993 | Australia | Snowboard | Lesbian |
| Lucy Bronze | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Giorgia Bronzini | b. 1983 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Gayle Broughton | b. 1996 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Jason Brown | b. 1994 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Panama Al Brown | 1902–1951 | Panama | Boxing | Gay |
| Harrison Browne | b. 1993 | Canada | Ice hockey | Transgender |
| Svenja Brunckhorst | b. 1991 | Germany | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Rachele Bruni | b. 1990 | Italy | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Katherine Brunt | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Dorien Bryant | b. 1985 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Kadeisha Buchanan | b. 1995 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian |
| Amandine Buchard | b. 1995 | France | Judo | Lesbian |
| Steve Buckley | b. 1956 | United States | Journalist | Gay |
| Anastasia Bucsis | b. 1989 | Canada | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Saskia Budgett | b. 1996 | United Kingdom | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Brendan Burke | 1988–2010 | United States | Ice hockey | Gay |
| Glenn Burke | 1952–1995 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Jenna Burkert | b. 1993 | United States | Wrestling | Lesbian |
| Kris Burley | b. 1974 | Canada | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Savannah Burton | b. ? | Canada | Dodgeball | Transgender |
| Balian Buschbaum | b. 1980 | Germany | Track and field | Transgender |
| Ivan Bussens | 1960–2007 | United Kingdom | Water polo | Gay |
| Jeffrey Buttle | b. 1982 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Erin Burns | b. 1988 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Karin Büttner-Janz | b. 1952 | Germany | Gymnastics | Lesbian |
| Emilie Bydwell | b. 1985 | United States | Rugby union | Lesbian |
| Latasha Byears | b. 1973 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Caitlin Cahow | b. 1985 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| J. P. Calderon | b. 1975 | United States | Volleyball | Gay |
| Marissa Callaghan | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Christopher Caluza | b. 1990 | Philippines | Figure skating | Gay |
| Jane Campbell | b. 1995 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ally Carda | b. 1993 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| Liz Carmouche | b. 1984 | United States | MMA | Lesbian |
| Alex Carpenter | b. 1994 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Cecilia Carranza | b. 1986 | Argentina | Sailing | Lesbian |
| Joe Carstairs | 1900–1993 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Lesbian |
| Jessica Carter | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Sherry Cassuto | 1957-2016 | United States | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Josh Cavallo | b. 1999 | Australia | Association football | Gay |
| Timo Cavelius | b. 1999 | Germany | Judo | Gay |
| Matt Cecchin | b. 1973 | Australia | Rugby league | Gay |
| Isadora Cerullo | b. 1991 | Brazil | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Dutee Chand | b. 1996 | India | Sprinting | Lesbian |
| Parinya Charoenphol | b. 1981 | Thailand | Boxing | Transgender |
| Amanda Chidester | b. 1990 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| James Child | b. 1983 | United Kingdom | Rugby league referee | Gay |
| Julie Chu | b. 1982 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Guillaume Cizeron | b. 1994 | France | Figure skating | Gay |
| Emily Clark | b. 1995 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Michael B. Clark | b. 1973 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Dominic Clarke | b. 1997 | Australia | Trampolining | Gay |
| Piepa Cleary | b. 1996 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Kerron Clement | b. 1985 | Trinidad and Tobago | Track and field | Gay |
| Laura Clemesha | b. 1992 | Australia | Netball | Lesbian |
| Mia-Rae Clifford | b. 1986 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Dennis Coi | 1961–1987 | Canada | Figure Skating | Gay |
| Jason Collins | b. 1978 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| Sean Conroy | b. 1992 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Casey Conway | b. 1985 | Australia | Rugby | Gay |
| Natalie Cook | b. 1975 | Australia | Beach volleyball | Lesbian |
| Jodie Cooper | b. 1964 | Australia | Surfing | Lesbian |
| Kahleah Copper | b. 1994 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Rose Cossar | b. 1991 | Canada | Gymnastics | Lesbian |
| Robin Cousins | b. 1957 | United Kingdom | Figure Skating | Gay |
| Roberta Cowell | 1918–2011 | United Kingdom | Motor racing | Transgender |
| Sarah Coyte | b. 1991 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Gottfried von Cramm | 1909–1976 | Germany | Tennis | Bisexual |
| Scott Cranham | b. 1954 | Canada | Diving | Gay |
| Toller Cranston | 1949–2015 | Canada | Figure skating | Bisexual |
| Lisa Cross | b. 1978 | United Kingdom | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Orlando Cruz | b. 1981 | Puerto Rico | Boxing | Gay |
| Penny Cula-Reid | b. 1988 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Ana Marcela Cunha | b. 1992 | Brazil | Swimming | Lesbian |
| John Curry | 1949–1994 | United Kingdom | Figure skating | Gay |
| Dónal Óg Cusack | b. 1977 | Ireland | Hurling | Gay |
| Matthew Cusick [pl] | b. 1972 | United States | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Søren Dahl | b. 1993 | Denmark | Swimming | Gay |
| Lisa Dahlkvist | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Tom Daley | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Diving | Gay/Queer |
| Rachel Daly | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jake Daniels | b. 2005 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay |
| Mélodie Daoust | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Tierna Davidson | b. 1998 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Steven Davies | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay |
| Liam Davis | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay |
| Wade Davis | b. 1977 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Brianna Davey | b. 1996 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Chantal de Bruijn | b. 1976 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Jonathan de Falco | b. 1984 | Belgium | Association football | Gay |
| Anouk Dekker | b. 1986 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Dennis Del Valle | b. 1989 | Puerto Rico | Volleyball | Gay |
| Casey Dellacqua | b. 1985 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Elena Delle Donne | b. 1989 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| David Denson | b. 1995 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Sonya Deville | b. 1993 | United States | Professional wrestling | Lesbian |
| Abrahm DeVine | b. 1996 | United States | Swimming | Gay |
| Margielyn Didal | b. 1999 | Philippines | Skateboarding | Queer |
| Natalya Diehm | b. 1997 | Australia | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Elisa Di Francisca | b. 1982 | Italy | Fencing | Bisexual |
| Chris Dickerson | 1939-2021 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Halil İbrahim Dinçdağ | b. 1976 | Turkey | Association football referee | Gay |
| Alex Di Giorgio | b. 1990 | Italy | Swimming | Gay |
| Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Stefanie Dolson | b. 1992 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Sara Doorsoun | b. 1991 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos | 1954–1995 | Brazil | Association football referee | Gay |
| Michael Dos Santos | b. 1983 | Brazil | Volleyball | Gay |
| Robert Dover | b. 1956 | United States | Equestrian | Gay |
| Anton Down-Jenkins | b. 1999 | New Zealand | Diving | Gay |
| Frank Dowsing | 1951–1994 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Nancy Drolet | b. 1973 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Michelle Duff | b. 1939 | Canada | Motor racing | Transgender |
| Christian Duffy | b. 1961 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Meghan Duggan | b. 1987 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Michelle Dumaresq | b. 1970 | Canada | Mountain biking | Transgender |
| Céline Dumerc | b. 1982 | France | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Jenny Duncalf | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Squash | Lesbian |
| Katie Duncan (née Hoyle) | b. 1988 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
| Priscilla Duncan | b. 1983 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
| Abby Dunkin | b. 1995 | United States | Wheelchair basketball | Lesbian |
| Simon Dunn | 1987-2023 | Australia | Bobsled, rugby | Gay |
| Imke Duplitzer | b. 1975 | Germany | Fencing | Lesbian |
| Rayan Dutra | b. 2002 | Brazil | Trampolining | Bisexual |
| Dessi Dupuy | b. 1993 | Bulgaria | Association football | Lesbian |
| Abbie Eaton | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Auto racing | Lesbian |
| Kyra Edwards | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Paola Egonu | b. 1998 | Italy | Volleyball | Bisexual |
| Sujitra Ekmongkolpaisarn | b. 1977 | Thailand | Badminton | Lesbian |
| Jason Ellis | b. 1971 | Australia | MMA, skateboarding, boxing, truck racing | Bisexual |
| Jill Ellis | b. 1966 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Bethany England | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Magdalena Eriksson | b. 1993 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Norman Elder | 1939–2003 | Canada | Equestrian | Gay |
| John Epping | b. 1983 | Canada | Curler | Gay |
| Lisa Evans | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Non Evans | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Rugby, judo, weightlifting, freestyle wrestling | Lesbian |
| Matt Evers | b. 1976 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Jennifer Falk | b. 1993 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Janelly Farías | b. 1990 | Mexico | Association football | Lesbian |
| Justin Fashanu | 1961–1998 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay |
| Freda du Faur | 1882–1935 | Australia | Mountaineering | Lesbian |
| Reine Feldt | 1945–1986 | Sweden | Association football | Gay |
| John Fennell | b. 1995 | Canada | Luge | Gay |
| Fabiano Ferreira | b. 1998 | Brazil | Artistic swimming | Gay |
| Michelle Ferris | b. 1976 | Australia | Cyclist | Lesbian |
| Kendra Fisher | b. 1979 | Canada | Ice hockey, Inline hockey | Lesbian |
| Gigi Fernández | b. 1964 | Puerto Rico | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Lucas Fischer [de] | b. 1990 | Switzerland | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Nilla Fischer | b. 1984 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Doris Fitschen | b. 1968–2025 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Amini Fonua | b. 1989 | Tonga | Swimming | Gay |
| Matthew Forgues | b. 1992 | United States | Track and field | Gay |
| Marc Fortuny | b. 1992 | Spain | Judo | Gay |
| Mark Foster | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Swimming | Gay |
| Fallon Fox | b. 1975 | United States | MMA | Transgender |
| Larissa Franca | b. 1982 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian |
| Adrianna Franch | b. 1990 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Larissa Franklin | b. 1993 | Canada | Softball | Lesbian |
| Sidney Franklin | 1903–1976 | United States | Bullfighting | Gay |
| Scott Frantz | b. 1996 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Travon Free | b. 1984/1985 | United States | Basketball | Bisexual |
| Tadd Fujikawa | b. 1991 | United States | Golf | Gay |
| Tracy Gahan | b. 1980 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Edward Gal | b. 1970 | Netherlands | Equestrian | Gay |
| Rudy Galindo | b. 1969 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Vicky Galindo | b. 1983 | United States | Softball | Bisexual |
| Ed Gallagher | b. 1958–2005 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Aurora Galli | b. 1996 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jan-Michael Gambill | b. 1977 | United States | Tennis | Gay |
| Edda Garðarsdóttir | b. 1979 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Melanie Garside-Wight | b. 1979 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Terry Garvin | 1937–1998 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Carol Gattaz | b. 1981 | Brazil | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Ana Carolina da Silva | b. 1991 | Brazil | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Jane Geddes | b. 1960 | United States | Golf | Lesbian |
| Dylan Geick | b. 1997 | United States | Wrestling | Gay/Bisexual |
| Alan Gendreau | b. 1989 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Makayla Gerken Schofield | b. 1999 | United Kingdom | Freestyle skiing | Lesbian |
| Lewis Gibson | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Figure skating | Gay |
| Kirsty Gilmour | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Badminton | Lesbian |
| Manuela Giugliano | b. 1997 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian |
| Amber Glenn | b. 1999 | United States | Figure skating | Bisexual |
| Bec Goddard | b. 1978 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Bobby Goldsmith | 1946–1983 | Australia | Swimming | Gay |
| Andrew Goldstein | b. 1983 | United States | Lacrosse | Gay |
| Sophie de Goede | b. 1999 | Canada | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Mara Gómez | b. 1997 | Argentina | Association football | Transgender |
| Tomás González | b. 1985 | Chile | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Derrick Gordon | b. 1991 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| LZ Granderson | b. 1972 | United States | Journalist | Gay |
| Maddy Grant | b. 2001 | Canada | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Chelsea Gray | b. 1972 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Ellia Green | b. 1993 | Australia | Rugby union | Transgender |
| Emile Griffith | 1938–2013 | United States | Boxing | Bisexual |
| Lia Grimanis | b. 1971 | Canada | Businesswoman | Lesbian |
| Brittney Griner | b. 1990 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Inka Grings | b. 1978 | Germany | Association football | Bisexual |
| Rachael Grinham | b. 1977 | Australia | Squash | Lesbian |
| Barbara Guarischi | b. 1990 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Joan Guetschow | b. 1966 | Australia | Biathlon | Lesbian |
| Trina Gulliver | b. 1969 | United Kingdom | Darts | Lesbian |
| Michael Gunning | b. 1994 | Jamaica | Swimming | Gay |
| Víctor Gutiérrez | b. 1991 | Spain | Water polo | Gay |
| Darcy Guttridge | b. 1999 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Astrid Guyart | b. 1983 | France | Fencing | Lesbian |
| Tom Harald Hagen | b. 1978 | Norway | Association football referee | Gay |
| Peter Häggström | b. 1976 | Sweden | Track and field | Gay |
| Michi Halilović | b. 1983 | Germany | Skeleton | Gay |
| Matthew Hall | b. 1970 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Alain Hamer | b. 1965 | Luxembourg | Association football referee | Gay |
| Jude Hamer | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Wheelchair basketball | Lesbian |
| Gro Hammerseng | b. 1980 | Norway | Handball | Lesbian |
| Nicola Hancock | b. 1995 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Alan Hansford | b. 1968 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay |
| Pernille Harder | b. 1992 | Denmark | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kellie Harrington | b. 1989 | Ireland | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Ashlyn Harris | b. 1985 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kwame Harris | b. 1982 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Todd Harrity | b. 1990 | United States | Squash | Gay |
| Naomi Hartley | b. 2001 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kyle Hawkins | b. 1970 | United States | Lacrosse | Gay |
| Bruce Hayes | b. 1963 | United States | Swimming | Gay |
| Sandra Haynie | b. 1943 | United States | Golf | Lesbian |
| Hurley Haywood | b. 1948 | United States | Motor racing | Gay |
| Tobin Heath | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jayna Hefford | b. 1977 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Mathew Helm | b. 1980 | Australia | Diving | Gay |
| Jorik Hendrickx | b. 1992 | Belgium | Figure skating | Gay |
| Gavan Hennigan | b. 1981 | Ireland | Extreme Sports | Gay |
| Bianca Henninger | b. 1990 | Mexico | Association football | Lesbian |
| Isabell Herlovsen | b. 1988 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian |
| Laurie Hernandez | b. 2000 | United States | Gymnastics | Lesbian |
| Carl Hester | b. 1967 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay |
| Michelle Heyman | b. 1988 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Nikki Hiltz | b. 1994 | United States | Track, middle-distance running | Lesbian, transgender and non-binary |
| Fredy Hirsch | b. 1916–1944 | Germany | Various, incl. gymnastics; sports teacher | Gay |
| Keegan Hirst | b. 1988 | United Kingdom | Rugby | Gay |
| Thomas Hitzlsperger | b. 1982 | Germany | Association football | Gay |
| Edel Therese Høiseth | b. 1966 | Norway | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Ursula Holl | b. 1982 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kelly Holmes | b. 1970 | United Kingdom | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Erika Holst | b. 1979 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Wilhelm von Homburg | 1940–2004 | Germany | Boxing, professional wrestling | Bisexual |
| Laurel Hubbard | b. 1978 | New Zealand | Weightlifting | Transgender |
| Angela Hucles | b. 1978 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Karen Hultzer | b. 1965 | South Africa | Archery | Lesbian |
| Corinne Humphreys | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Lesbian |
| Isaac Humphries | b. 1998 | Australia | Basketball | Gay |
| Mia Hundvin | b. 1977 | Norway | Handball | Bisexual |
| Maarten Hurkmans | b. 1997 | Netherlands | Rowing | Bisexual |
| Lina Hurtig | b. 1995 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lisa Hurtig | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Svenja Huth | b. 1991 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Diego Hypólito | b. 1986 | Brazil | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Antonio Hysén | b. 1990 | Sweden | Association football | Gay |
| Facundo Imhoff | b. 1989 | Argentina | Volleyball | Gay |
| Daniela Iraschko-Stolz | b. 1983 | Austria | Ski jumping | Lesbian |
| George Ives | b. 1867–1950 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Gay |
| Veronica Ivy | b. 1982 | Canada | Cycling | Transgender |
| Colin Jackson | b. 1967 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Gay |
| Helen Jacobs | 1908–1997 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Angela James | b. 1964 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Jakub Jankto | b. 1996 | Czech Republic | Association football | Gay |
| Aleksandra Jarmolińska | b. 1990 | Poland | Skeet | Lesbian |
| Caitlyn Jenner | b. 1949 | United States | Decathlon | Transgender |
| Patrick Jeffrey | b. 1965 | United States | Diving | Gay |
| Brianne Jenner | b.1991 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Dorte Dalum Jensen | b. 1978 | Denmark | Association football | Lesbian |
| Dan Jervis | b.1996 | United Kingdom | Swimming | Gay |
| Barbara Jezeršek | b. 1986 | Slovenia | Cross-country skiing | Lesbian |
| Juan Antonio Jiménez | b. 1959 | Germany | Equestrian | Gay |
| Glory Johnson | b. 1990 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Gus Johnston | b. 1979 | Australia | Field hockey | Gay |
| Campbell Johnstone | b. 1980 | New Zealand | Rugby | Gay |
| Rosie Jones | b. 1959 | United States | Golf | Lesbian |
| Steffi Jones | b. 1972 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Orlando Jordan | b. 1974 | United States | Professional wrestling | Bisexual |
| Natasha Kai | b. 1983 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Chris Kanyon | 1970–2010 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Maud Kaptheijns | b. 1994 | Netherlands | Cyclocross | Lesbian |
| Marizanne Kapp | b. 1990 | South Africa | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Ebrar Karakurt | b. 2000 | Turkey | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Peter Karlsson | b. 1966–1995 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Gay |
| Nadezhda Karpova | b. 1995 | Russia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Daria Kasatkina | b. 1997 | Russia | Tennis | Bisexual |
| Kathleen Kauth | b. 1979 | United States | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Nicolás Keenan | b. 1997 | Argentina | Field hockey | Bisexual |
| Johan Kenkhuis | b. 1980 | Netherlands | Swimming | Gay |
| Gus Kenworthy | b. 1991 | United States | Freestyle skiing | Gay |
| Sam Kerr | b. 1993 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Isabel Kerschowski | b. 1988 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Silvio Kersten [pl] | b. 1978 | Germany | Professional bodybuilding, weightlifting | Gay |
| Emma Kete | b. 1987 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lotte Kiærskou | b. 1975 | Denmark | Handball | Lesbian |
| Billie Jean King | b. 1943 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Christopher Kinney | b. 1988 | United States | Bobsled | Bisexual |
| Fran Kirby | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Sandra Kirby | b. 1949 | Canada | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Stine Brun Kjeldaas | b. 1975 | Norway | Snowboard | Lesbian |
| Anna Kjellbin | b. 1994 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Ilana Kloss | b. 1956 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Hilary Knight | b. 1989 | United States | Ice Hockey | Queer |
| Valentina Kogan | b. 1980 | Argentina | Handball | Lesbian |
| Uri Kokia | b. 1981 | Israel | Basketball | Gay |
| Dominik Koll | b. 1984 | Austria | Swimming | Gay |
| David Kopay | b. 1942 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Daniel Kowalski | b. 1975 | Australia | Swimming | Gay |
| Katja Kraus | b. 1970 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kelly Kretschman | b. 1979 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| Ali Krieger | b. 1984 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Andreas Krieger | b. 1966 | Germany | Track and field | Transgender |
| Janae Marie Kroc | b. 1972 | United States | Powerlifting, professional bodybuilding | Transgender, bisexual |
| Nathalie Kubalski | b. 1993 | Germany | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Kim Kulig | b. 1990 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Emma Kullberg | b. 1991 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Nataliya Kuznetsova | b. 1991 | Russia | Professional bodybuilding, weightlifting | Bisexual |
| Stephanie Labbé | b. 1986 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian |
| Charline Labonté | b. 1982 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Alexandra Lacrabère | b. 1987 | France | Handball | Lesbian |
| Kim Lammers | b. 1981 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Ghislaine Landry | b. 1988 | Canada | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Jessica Landström | b. 1984 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lauren Lappin | b. 1984 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| Lauren | b. 2002 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| James Michael Lavigne | b. 1963 | Canada | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Mark Leduc | 1962–2009 | Canada | Boxing | Gay |
| Timothy LeDuc | b. 1990 | United States | Figure skating | Gay, Non-binary |
| Alisha Lehmann | b. 1999 | Switzerland | Association football | Bisexual |
| Marco Lehmann [de] | b. 1993 | Switzerland | Basketball | Gay |
| Evy Leibfarth | b. 2004 | United States | Canoe slalom | Bisexual |
| Phuti Lekoloane | b. 1992 | South Africa | Association football | Gay |
| Diede Lemey | b. 1996 | Belgium | Association football | Lesbian |
| Emma Lennartsson | b. 1991 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Mapi León | b. 1995 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian |
| Malin Levenstad | b. 1988 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Danell Leyva | b. 1991 | United States | Gymnastics | Bisexual, pansexual |
| Hedvig Lindahl | b. 1983 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ylva Lindberg | b. 1976 | Sweden | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Lori Lindsey | b. 1980 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Elena Linari | b. 1994 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian |
| Matthew Lister | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Canoeing | Gay |
| Ruesha Littlejohn | b. 1990 | Ireland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ari-Pekka Liukkonen | b. 1989 | Finland | Swimming | Gay |
| Chester Lockhart | b. 1992 | United States | Dancing | Queer |
| Chloe Logarzo | b. 1994 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Joanna Lohman | b. 1982 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lella Lombardi | 1941–1992 | Italy | Motor racing | Lesbian |
| Lorena | b. 1997 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Greg Louganis | b. 1960 | United States | Diving | Gay |
| Robyn Love | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Wheelchair basketball | Lesbian |
| Jewell Loyd | b. 1993 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Tom Luchsinger | b. 1991 | United States | Swimming | Gay |
| Joey Lye | b. 1987 | Canada | Softball | Lesbian |
| Shannon Lynn | b. 1985 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Frida Maanum | b. 1999 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian |
| Cheryl Maas | b. 1984 | Netherlands | Snowboard | Lesbian |
| Sofía Maccari | b. 1984 | Argentina | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Yusaf Mack | b. 1980 | United States | Boxing | Gay |
| Jack Mackenroth | b. 1969 | United States | Swimming | Gay |
| Angela Madsen | 1960–2020 | United States | Rowing, track and field | Lesbian |
| Liliane Maestrini | b. 1987 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian |
| Dalton Maldonado | b. 1995 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| Hana Mandlíková | b. 1962 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Robbie Manson | b. 1989 | New Zealand | Rowing | Gay |
| Karina Manta | b. 1996 | United States | Ice dancing | Bisexual |
| Patricio Manuel | b. 1985 | United States | Boxing | Transgender |
| Arthur Mariano | b. 1993 | Brazil | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Brian Marshall | b. 1965 | Canada | High jump | Gay |
| Marta | b. 1986 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Charlie Martin | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Auto Racing | Transgender |
| Christy Martin | b. 1968 | United States | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Collin Martin | b. 1994 | United States | Association football | Gay |
| Jasmine Martin | b. 2000 | South Africa | Judo | Lesbian |
| Carlo Masi | b. 1976 | Italy | Bodybuilding | Gay |
| Johnny Mathis | b. 1935 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| Ian Matos | 1989-2021 | Brazil | Diving | Gay |
| Amélie Mauresmo | b. 1979 | France | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Stephany Mayor | b. 1991 | Mexico | Association football | Bisexual |
| Marnie McBean | b. 1968 | Canada | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Adam McCabe | b. 1991 | United States | Association football | Gay |
| Katie McCabe | b. 1995 | Ireland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Martha McCabe | b. 1989 | Canada | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Robert McCall | 1958–1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Haylie McCleney | b. 1994 | United States | Softball | Lesbian |
| Angel McCoughtry | b. 1986 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ray McDonald | b. 1944–1993 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Stewart McKinney | 1931–1987 | United States | Auto racing | Bisexual |
| Lindsy McLean | b. 1938 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Erin McLeod | b. 1983 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian |
| Beth Mead | b. 1995 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Linda Medalen | b. 1965 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian |
| Simona Meiler | b. 1989 | Switzerland | Snowboard | Lesbian |
| Ioannis Melissanidis | b. 1977 | Greece | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Rosa Mendes | b. 1979 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Bisexual |
| Conner Mertens | b. 1994/1995 | United States | American football | Bisexual |
| Harriet Metcalf | b. 1958 | United States | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Kristie Mewis | b. 1991 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Kim Meylemans | b. 1996 | Belgium | Skeleton | Lesbian |
| Theresa Michalak | b. 1992 | Germany | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Domien Michiels | b. 1983 | Belgium | Equestrian | Gay |
| Vivianne Miedema | b. 1996 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Linda Mienzer | b. 1965 | Bermuda | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Hans Peter Minderhoud | b. 1973 | Netherlands | Equestrian | Gay |
| Greet Minnen | b. 1997 | Belgium | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Matthew Mitcham | b. 1988 | Australia | Diving | Gay |
| Cameron Mitchell | b. 1973 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Eric Mitchell | b. 1992 | Canada | Ski jumping | Gay |
| Renee Montgomery | b. 1986 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Tara Moore | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Chris Morgan | b. 1973 | United Kingdom | Powerlifting | Gay |
| Carolina Morace | b. 1964 | Italy | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jim Morris | b. 1936–2016 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Chris Mosier | b. 1980 | United States | Triathlon | Transgender |
| Gili Mossinson | b. 1978 | Israel | Basketball | Bisexual |
| Bruce Mouat | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Curling | Gay |
| Hannah Mouncey | b. 1989 | Australia | Handball, Australian rules football | Transgender, Lesbian |
| Valerie Mulcahy | b. 1983 | Ireland | Gaelic football | Lesbian |
| Nadine Müller | b. 1985 | Germany | Discus throw | Lesbian |
| Nina Müller | b. 1980 | Germany | Handball | Lesbian |
| Susann Müller | b. 1988 | Germany | Handball | Lesbian |
| Sandra Näslund | b. 1996 | Sweden | Freestyle skiing | Lesbian |
| Christine Nairn | b. 1990 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Carl Nassib | b. 1993 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Martina Navratilova | b. 1956 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Guillermina Naya | b. 1996 | Argentina | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Ondrej Nepela | 1951–1989 | Slovakia | Figure skating | Gay |
| Robert Newton | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Athletics | Gay |
| Cindy Ngamba | b. 1998 | Cameroon | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Jordan Nobbs | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Bente Nordby | b. 1974 | Norway | Association football | Lesbian |
| Scott Norton | b. 1982 | United States | Bowling | Gay |
| Jana Novotná | 1968–2017 | Czech Republic | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Tegan Nox | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Professional wrestling | Bisexual |
| Diana Nyad | b. 1949 | United States | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Katja Nyberg | b. 1979 | Sweden | Handball | Lesbian |
| Amanda Nunes | b. 1988 | Brazil | MMA | Lesbian |
| Nina Nunes | b. 1985 | United States | MMA | Lesbian |
| Graeme Obree | b. 1965 | United Kingdom | Cycling | Gay |
| Ryan O'Callaghan | b. 1983 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Jolanta Ogar | b. 1982 | Poland | Sailing | Lesbian |
| Kelley O'Hara | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Inger Pors Olsen | b. 1966 | Denmark | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Paul O'Brien | b. 1968 | New Zealand | Horse riding | Gay |
| Ryan O'Meara | b. 1984 | United States | Ice dancing | Gay |
| Curdin Orlik | b. 1993 | Switzerland | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Brian Orser | b. 1961 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Kanako Otsuji | b. 1974 | Japan | Karate, Taekwondo | Lesbian |
| Caroline Ouellette | b. 1979 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Nigel Owens | b. 1971 | United Kingdom | Rugby referee | Gay |
| Matt Pacifici | b. 1993 | United States | Association football | Gay |
| Robert Páez | b. 1994 | Venezuela | Diving | Gay |
| Dave Pallone | b. 1951 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Dan Palmer | b. 1988 | Australia | Rugby | Gay |
| Šárka Pančochová | b. 1990 | Czech Republic | Snowboard | Lesbian |
| Bob Paris | b. 1959 | Canada | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Sandy Parker | b. 1952 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Lesbian |
| Lily Parr | 1905–1978 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Anja Pärson | b. 1981 | Sweden | Downhill skiing | Lesbian |
| Pat Patterson | 1941–2020 | Canada | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Maartje Paumen | b. 1985 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Lee Pearson | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay |
| Christinna Pedersen | b. 1986 | Denmark | Badminton | Lesbian |
| Otto Peltzer | 1900–1970 | Germany | Track and field | Gay |
| Mike Penner | 1957–2009 | United States | Journalist | Transgender |
| Carlos Peralta | b. 1994 | Spain | Swimming | Gay |
| María Pérez | b. 1996 | Spain | Track and field athletics | Lesbian |
| Nesthy Petecio | b. 1992 | Philippines | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Babett Peter | b. 1988 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Alexis Peterson | b. 1995 | Germany | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Pauline Peyraud-Magnin | b. 1992 | France | Association football | Lesbian |
| Beate Peters | b. 1959 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Erin Phillips | b. 1985 | Australia | Basketball, Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| David Pichler | b. 1968 | United States | Diving | Gay |
| Fernanda Pinilla | b. 1993 | Chile | Association football | Lesbian |
| Aslie Pitter | b. 1960 | United Kingdom | Association football | Gay |
| Jessica Platt | b. 1989 | Canada | Ice hockey | Transgender |
| Brian Pockar | 1959–1992 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Nadia Podoroska | b. 1997 | Argentina | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Paul Poirier | b. 1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Ish Polvorosa | b. 1997 | Philippines | Volleyball | Queer |
| Hope Powell | b. 1966 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Natalie Powell | b. 1990 | United Kingdom | Judo | Lesbian |
| Lauren Powers | b. 1961 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Christen Press | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Chucky Preston | b. 1988 | United Kingdom | Snooker | Lesbian |
| Lauren Price | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Peter Prijdekker | b. 1948 | Netherlands | Swimming | Gay |
| Sedona Prince | b. 2000 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Bev Priestman | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Luke Prokop | b. 2002 | Canada | Ice hockey | Gay |
| Simon Proulx-Sénécal | b. 1991 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Mike Pucillo | b. 1986 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Janne Puhakka | 1995–2024 | Finland | Ice hockey | Gay |
| Allie Quigley | b. 1986 | Hungary | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Quinn | b. 1995 | Canada | Association football | Non-binary |
| Jocelyn Rae | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Eric Radford | b. 1985 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Chelsea Randall | b. 1991 | Australia | Football Australia | Lesbian |
| Megan Rapinoe | b. 1985 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jamie Lee Rattray | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Felicitas Rauch | b. 1996 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Javier Raya | b. 1991 | Spain | Figure skating | Gay |
| Lisa Raymond | b. 1973 | United States | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Stephen Rhodes | b. 1984 | United States | Motor racing | Gay |
| Renée Richards | b. 1934 | United States | Tennis | Transgender |
| Helen Richardson-Walsh | b. 1981 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Kate Richardson-Walsh | b. 1980 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Sha'Carri Richardson | b. 2000 | United States | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Lucia Rijker | b. 1967 | Netherlands | Kickboxing | Bisexual |
| Adam Rippon | b. 1989 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Hig Roberts | b. 1991 | United States | Giant slalom | Gay |
| Ian Roberts | b. 1965 | Australia | Rugby league | Gay |
| Dustin Robertson [pl] | b. 1975 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Ronald Robertson | 1937–2000 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Robbie Rogers | b. 1987 | United States | Association football | Gay |
| Craig Rogerson | b. 1965 | Australia | Diving | Gay |
| Jeff Rohrer | b. 1958 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Yulimar Rojas | b. 1995 | Venezuela | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Ana Romero | b. 1987 | Spain | Association football | Lesbian |
| Nyla Rose | b. 1982 | United States | Professional wrestling | Transgender |
| Petra Rossner | b. 1966 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Devon Rouse | b. 1998 | United States | Motor racing | Gay |
| Olivier Rouyer | b. 1955 | France | Association football | Gay |
| Stephanie Rovetti | b. 1991 | United States | Rugby Sevens | Lesbian |
| Lauren Rowles | b. 1998 | United Kingdom | Pararowing | Lesbian |
| Paul Ruggeri | b. 1988 | United States | Gymnastic | Gay |
| Javier Ruisanchez | b. 1997 | Puerto Rico | Artistic swimming | Gay |
| Matthew Rush | b. 1972 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Ryan Russell | b. 1992 | United States | American football | Bisexual |
| Kamilla Rytter Juhl | b. 1983 | Denmark | Badminton | Lesbian |
| Jaiyah Saelua | b. 1988 | American Samoa | Association football | Transgender |
| Senni Salminen | b. 1996 | Finland | Athletics | Lesbian |
| Angela Salvagno | b. 1976 | United States | Professional bodybuilding | Bisexual |
| Michael Sam | b. 1990 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Macarena Sánchez | b. 1991 | Argentina | Association football | Lesbian |
| Victoria Sandell Svensson | b. 1977 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lianne Sanderson | b. 1988 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ilaria Sanguineti | b. 1994 | Italy | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Chip Sarafin | b. ? | United States | American football | Gay |
| Enrique Sarasola Jr. | b. 1963 | Spain | Equestrian | Gay |
| Jill Saulnier | b. 1992 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Ronja Savolainen | b. 1997 | Finland | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Tabea Schendekehl | b. 1998 | Germany | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Erik Schinegger | b. 1948 | Austria | Downhill skiing | Transgender |
| Lea Schüller | b. 1997 | Germany | Association football | Lesbian |
| Ralf Schumacher | b. 1975 | Germany | Auto Racing | Bisexual |
| Megan Schutt | b. 1993 | Australia | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Nat Sciver | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Dale Scott | b. 1959 | United States | Baseball | Gay |
| Jill Scott | b. 1987 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Lauren Scruggs | b. 2003 | United States | Fencing | Lesbian |
| Caroline Seger | b. 1985 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Guenter Seidel | b. 1960 | Germany | Equestrian | Gay |
| Linda Sembrant | b. 1987 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Caster Semenya | b. 1991 | South Africa | Athletics | Lesbian, Intersex |
| Alena Sharp | b. 1981 | Canada | Golf | Lesbian |
| Patty Sheehan | b. 1956 | United States | Golf | Lesbian |
| Kailen Sheridan | b. 1995 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian |
| Will Sheridan | b. 1985 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| Kate Shierlaw | b. 1989 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Bianca Sierra | b. 1992 | Mexico | Association football | Bisexual |
| Sandra Sigurðardóttir | b. 1986 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jackie Silva | b. 1962 | Brazil | Beach volleyball | Lesbian |
| Rafaela Silva | b. 1992 | Brazil | Judo | Lesbian |
| Nicole Silveira | b. 1994 | Brazil | Skeleton | Lesbian |
| Eudy Simelane | 1977–2008 | South Africa | Association football | Lesbian |
| Georgia Simmerling | b. 1989 | Canada | Track cycling | Lesbian |
| Roy Simmons | 1956–2014 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Brian Sims | b. 1978 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Johan Jimmy Sjödin | b. 1977 | Sweden | Diving | Gay |
| Yasmin Skene | b. 1998 | Australia | Floorball | Gay |
| Blake Skjellerup | b. 1985 | New Zealand | Speed skating | Gay |
| Vibeke Skofterud | 1980–2018 | Norway | Cross-country skiing | Bisexual |
| Katarzyna Skorupa | b. 1984 | Poland | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Rikke Skov | b. 1980 | Denmark | Handball | Lesbian |
| Rivallino Sleur | b. 1976 | Netherlands | Association football | Gay |
| Alana Smith | b. 2000 | United States | Skateboarding | Bisexual and non-binary |
| Jerry Smith | 1943–1986 | United States | American football | Bisexual |
| Emilce Sosa | b. 1987 | Argentina | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Douglas Souza | b. 1995 | Brazil | Volleyball | Gay |
| Laís Souza | b. 1988 | Brazil | Skiing | Lesbian |
| Judy Sowinski | 1940–2011 | United States | Roller derby | Lesbian |
| Muffin Spencer-Devlin | b. 1953 | United States | Golf | Lesbian |
| Sherida Spitse | b. 1990 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Marianne Steinbrecher | b. 1983 | Brazil | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Helen Stephens | 1918–1994 | United States | Track and field | Lesbian |
| James Stephanie Sterling | b. 1984 | United Kingdom | Wrestler | Non-binary and Pansexual |
| Breanna Stewart | b. 1994 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Demi Stokes | b. 1991 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Casey Stoney | b. 1982 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Beth Storry | b. 1978 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Samantha Stosur | b. 1984 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Jérémy Stravius | b. 1988 | France | Swimming | Gay |
| Luke Strong | b. 1993 | United Kingdom | Trampolining | Bisexual |
| Martina Strutz | b. 1981 | Germany | Track and field | Lesbian |
| Rennae Stubbs | b. 1971 | Australia | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Tricia Stumpf | b. 1970 | United States | Skeleton | Lesbian |
| Erica Sullivan | b. 2000 | United States | Swimming | Lesbian |
| Zach Sullivan [de] | b. 1994 | United Kingdom | Ice hockey | Bisexual |
| Pia Sundhage | b. 1960 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jan Švub | b. 1982 | Czech Republic | Professional bodybuilding | Gay |
| Emma Swanson | b. 1995 | Australia | Australian rules football | Lesbian |
| Stacy Sykora | b. 1977 | United States | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Tainá | b. 1995 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Blyth Tait | b. 1961 | New Zealand | Equestrian | Gay |
| Nanae Takizawa | b. 1987 | Japan | Volleyball | Lesbian |
| Connor Taras | b. ? | Canada | Kayak | Gay |
| Tarciane | b. 2003 | Brazil | Association football | Lesbian |
| Diana Taurasi | b. 1982 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Jodie Taylor | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Penny Taylor | b. 1981 | Australia | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Irma Testa | b. 1997 | Italy | Boxer | Queer |
| David Testo | b. 1981 | United States | Association football | Gay |
| Ina-Yoko Teutenberg | b. 1974 | Germany | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Mark Tewksbury | b. 1968 | Canada | Swimming | Gay |
| Carole Thate | b. 1971 | Netherlands | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Alyssa Thomas | b. 1992 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Gareth Thomas | b. 1974 | United Kingdom | Rugby | Gay |
| Kristen Thomas | b. 1993 | United States | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Lia Thomas | b. 1999 | United States | Swimming | Transgender |
| Markus Thormeyer | b. 1997 | Canada | Swimming | Gay |
| Ian Thorpe | b. 1982 | Australia | Swimming | Gay |
| Heath Thorpe | b. 2000 | Australia | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Bill Tilden | 1893–1953 | United States | Tennis | Gay |
| Ted Tinling | 1910–1990 | United Kingdom | Tennis | Gay |
| Jesús Tomillero | b. 1994 | Spain | Association football referee | Gay |
| Susannah Townsend | b. 1989 | United Kingdom | Field Hockey | Lesbian |
| Jeffrey Trammell | b. 1950 | United States | Basketball | Gay |
| Emma Trott | b. 1989 | United Kingdom | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Esera Tuaolo | b. 1968 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Gabbi Tuft | b. 1978 | United States | Professional wrestling | Transgender |
| Ruby Tui | b. 1991 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Marc Tur | b. 1994 | Spain | Race walking | Gay |
| Emma Twigg | b. 1987 | New Zealand | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Colton Underwood | b. 1992 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Marcus Urban | b. 1971 | Germany | Association football | Gay |
| Lara Vadlau | b. 1994 | Austria | Sailing | Lesbian |
| Brian Vahaly | b. 1979 | United States | Tennis | Gay |
| Sarah Vaillancourt | b. 1985 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Daniëlle van de Donk | b. 1991 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Stefanie van der Gragt | b. 1992 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Sanne van Dijke | b. 1995 | Netherlands | Judo | Lesbian |
| Merel van Dongen | b. 1993 | Netherlands | Association football | Lesbian |
| Michele Van Gorp | b. 1977 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Sanne van Kerkhof | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Ella Van Kerkhoven | b. 1993 | Belgium | Association football | Lesbian |
| Dane van Niekerk | b. 1993 | South Africa | Cricket | Lesbian |
| Alison Van Uytvanck | b. 1994 | Belgium | Tennis | Lesbian |
| Courtney Vandersloot | b. 1989 | Hungary | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Júlia Vasconcelos | b. 1992 | Brazil | Taekwondo | Lesbian |
| Laura Vasilescu | b. 1984 | Romania | Handball | Lesbian |
| Dan Veatch | b. 1965 | United States | Swimming | Gay |
| Anne Veenendaal | b. 1995 | Netherlands | Field Hockey | Lesbian |
| Sebastián Vega | b. 1988 | Argentina | Basketball | Gay |
| Julian Venonsky | b. 1993 | United States | Rowing | Gay |
| Sophie Vercruyssen | b. 1992 | Belgium | Bobsleigh | Lesbian |
| Mike Verschuur | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Motor racing | Gay |
| Johnmar "OhMyV33Nus" Villaluna | b. 1994 | Philippines | Esports | Queer |
| Ólína Guðbjörg Viðarsdóttir | b. 1982 | Iceland | Association football | Lesbian |
| Linda Villumsen | b. 1985 | New Zealand | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Lisa-Marie Vizaniari | b. 1971 | Australia | Track and field, boxing | Lesbian |
| Marianne Vos | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Cycling | Lesbian |
| Chris Voth | b. 1990 | Canada | Indoor volleyball | Gay |
| Tom Waddell | 1937–1987 | United States | Decathlon; creator of the Gay Games | Gay |
| Kira Walkenhorst | b. 1990 | Germany | Beach volleyball | Lesbian |
| Jackie Walker | 1950–2002 | United States | American football | Gay |
| Louisa Wall | b. 1972 | New Zealand | Rugby | Lesbian |
| Ji Wallace | b. 1977 | Australia | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Michaela Walsh | b. 1993 | Ireland | Boxing | Lesbian |
| Sarah Walsh | b. 1983 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Abby Wambach | b. 1980 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Jeffrey Wammes | b. 1987 | Netherlands | Gymnastics | Gay |
| Frederic Wandres | b. 1987 | Germany | Equestrian | Gay |
| Haleigh Washington | b. 1995 | United States | Volleyball | Bisexual |
| Danny Watts | b. 1979 | United Kingdom | Auto racing | Gay |
| Kendall Wesenberg | b. 1990 | United States | Skeleton | Bisexual |
| Ann Wauters | b. 1980 | Belgium | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Saskia Webber | b. 1971 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Rowie Webster | b. 1987 | Australia | Waterpolo | Lesbian |
| Johnny Weir | b. 1984 | United States | Figure skating | Gay |
| Rick Welts | b. 1953 | United States | Basketball executive | Gay |
| Peter Wherrett | b. 1936–2009 | Australia | Motor racing | Transgender |
| Diane Whipple | b. 1968–2001 | United States | Lacrosse | Lesbian |
| Sami Whitcomb | b. 1988 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Sue Wicks | b. 1966 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Marieke Wijsman | b. 1975 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Hannah Wilkinson | b. 1992 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
| Leah Wilkinson | b. 1986 | United Kingdom | Field hockey | Lesbian |
| Laurie Williams | b.1992 | United Kingdom | Wheelchair basketball | Lesbian |
| Marlon Williams | b. 1988 | United States | American football | Bisexual |
| Nicola Williams | b. 1982 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Sharni Williams | b. 1988 | Australia | Rugby union | Lesbian |
| Stephanie Williams | b. 1992 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Leah Williamson | b. 1997 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| David Wilson | b. 1966 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Spencer Wilton | b. 1973 | United Kingdom | Equestrian | Gay |
| Keelin Winters | b. 1988 | United States | Association football | Lesbian |
| Paul Wirtz | 1958–2006 | Canada | Figure skating | Gay |
| Chris Witty | b. 1975 | United States | Speed skating | Lesbian |
| Lara Wolf | b. 2000 | Austria | Freestyle Skiing | Lesbian |
| Jack Woolley | b. 1998 | Ireland | Taekwondo athlete | Gay |
| Andrea Worrall | b. 1977 | United Kingdom | Association football | Lesbian |
| Tyler Wright | b. 1994 | Australia | Surfing | Lesbian |
| Ireen Wüst | b. 1986 | Netherlands | Speed skating | Bisexual |
| Alissa Wykes | b. 1967 | United States | American football | Lesbian |
| Marta Xargay | b. 1990 | Spain | Basketball | Lesbian |
| Kirsty Yallop | b. 1986 | New Zealand | Association football | Lesbian |
| Tameka Yallop (née Butt) | b. 1991 | Australia | Association football | Lesbian |
| Yoko Yamada | b. 1979 | Japan | Professional wrestling, MMA | Bisexual |
| Kumi Yokoyama | b. 1993 | Japan | Association football | Transgender |
| Darren Young | b. 1983 | United States | Professional wrestling | Gay |
| Shelina Zadorsky | b. 1992 | Canada | Association football | Lesbian |
| Babe Didrikson Zaharias | 1911–1956 | United States | Golf, basketball, baseball, track and field | Bisexual |
| Micah Zandee-Hart | b. 1997 | Canada | Ice hockey | Lesbian |
| Julia Zigiotti Olme | b. 1997 | Sweden | Association football | Lesbian |
| Katarzyna Zillmann | b. 1995 | Poland | Rowing | Lesbian |
| Sharnee Zoll-Norman | b. 1986 | United States | Basketball | Lesbian |