List of LGBT sportspeople List List

| Name_ | Lifetime | Nationality | Sport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renée Richards | b. 1934 | American | Tennis | T |
| Ian Roberts | b. 1965 | Australian | Rugby league | G |
| Ronald Robertson | 1937–2000 | American | Figure skating | G |
| Petra Rossner | b. 1966 | German | Cycling | L |
| Olivier Rouyer | b. 1955 | French | Football | G |
| Robbie Rogers | b. 1987 | American | Football | G |
| Matthew Rush | b. 1972 | American | Bodybuilding | G |
| Jaiyah Saelua | b. 1988 | Samoan | Football | T |
| Victoria Sandell Svensson | b. 1977 | Swedish | Football | L |
| Erik Schinegger | b. 1948 | Austrian | Downhill Skiing | T |
| Patty Sheehan | b. 1956 | American | Golf | L |
| Will Sheridan | b. 1985 | American | Basketball | G |
| Eudy Simelane | 1977–2008 | South African | Football | L |
| Roy Simmons | b. 1956 | American | American football | G |