List of LGBT sportspeople List List

| Name_ | Lifetime | Nationality | Sport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Waddell | 1937–1987 | American | Decathlon; Creator of the Gay Games . | G |
| Louisa Wall | b. 1972 | New Zealander | Rugby | L |
| Ji Wallace | b. 1977 | Australian | Gymnastics | G |
| Sarah Walsh | b. 1983 | Australian | Football | L |
| Jeffrey Wammes | b. 1987 | Dutch | Gymnastics | G |
| Ann Wauters | b. 1980 | Belgian | Basketball | L |
| Johnny Weir | b. 1984 | American | Figure skating | G |
| Rick Welts | b. 1953 | American | Basketball executive | G |
| Peter Wherrett | 1936–2009 | Australian | Automobile racing | T |
| Diane Whipple | 1968–2001 | American | Lacrosse | L |
| Sue Wicks | b. 1966 | American | Basketball | L |
| Marieke Wijsman | b. 1975 | Dutch | Speed skating | L |
| David Wilson | b. ? | Canadian | Figure skating | G |
| Chris Witty | b. 1975 | American | Speed Skating | L |