LGBTQ Medal Count: Rainbow Athletes Shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Medals won by LGBTQ athletes

A Notable Presence at Paris 2024

The number of medals won by openly LGBTQ athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics is remarkable. Since the Vancouver Winter Games, the LGBTQ community has been closely followed, and this year, it stands out even more than in Tokyo 2020. Approximately 195 LGBTQ athletes are participating in these Games, showcasing a significant rainbow presence.

Imaginary Ranking: A Top 10 Team

If all LGBTQ athletes formed a team representing a country, they would currently rank 8th in the overall medal standings with 29 medals. This score ties them with the Netherlands and Germany, but places them ahead of countries like South Korea and Canada. This ranking is based on the total gold, silver, and bronze medals won by these athletes.

Medal and Gender Breakdown

Among the LGBTQ medalists, an overwhelming majority are women, with 28 medals, while only one man, Tom Daley, and four non-binary individuals (Lara Vadlau, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, Frederic Wandres, and Carl Hester) are also on this list. Some athletes, such as Lauren Scruggs, Maria Perez, and Amandine Buchard, stood out by winning two medals each.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Details

Gold Medals:
Nine LGBTQ athletes have won gold medals in various disciplines, including Amandine Buchard (France, judo), Svenja Brunckhorst (Germany, basketball 3X3), and Frederic Wandres (Germany, team dressage).

Silver Medals:
Thirteen athletes have won eleven silver medals, including athletes like Olivia Apps, Sophie de Goede, and Maddy Grant (Canada, rugby), as well as Tom Daley (Great Britain, synchronized 10m diving).

Bronze Medals:
Fourteen athletes have won nine bronze medals, including Natalya Diehm (Australia, team cycling) and Cindy Ngamba (Refugee Team, boxing).

In summary, the performances of LGBTQ athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics demonstrate their talent and resilience, enhancing their visibility on the global stage.

LGBTQ+ Sport News

For those looking for more sports news, we invite you to visit the “LGBT Sports News” section of Queer Vibes magazine. Just a click away, this dedicated category offers a wide range of articles, features and updates focused exclusively on LGBT athletes, sports-related events and issues. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, information, or just a connection to the LGBT sports community, our “LGBT Sports News” section is your go-to resource.