The LGBT Athletes Who Have Won Medals In Rio (So Far)

Way to represent, Team LGBTI!
From: NewNowNext

 There are a record 49 athletes competing at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, and if those athletes were all on a team together, they’d be tied for 13th place in the overall medal count right now.

Team LGBTI has managed to earn five medals despite more than a few anti-LGBT gaffes in NBC’s coverage, and that number is bound to grow as the second week of the Games kicks off with more track & field and team events.

OutSports notes the number of out athletes is bound to grow as well, as it’s a perfect time for LGBT athletes from countries where homosexuality is illegal to advocate for LGBT rights while the world is watching.

Last week, out diver Amini Fonua of Tonga, where homosexuality is illegal and punished by up to 10 years in prison, made a very large statement by condemning The Daily Beast’s dangerous coverage that potentially outed some athletes, and discussing the repercussions some athletes may face when they return home as a result.

Below, check out the five stunning medals Team LGBTI has claimed— so far!

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 Rafaela Silva

Brazil

Gold

Women’s -57 kg Judo

 Carl Hester

Great Britain

Silver 

Dressage

 Spencer Wilton

Great Britain

Silver 

Dressage

 There they are together!

Rachele Bruni
Italy
Silver
Marathon Swimming 10km

Dedicated her medal to her "beloved"

 Tom Daley

Great Britain

Bronze 

Men’s synchronized 10-meter platform Diving

Jen Kish
Canada
Bronze 
Women’s Rugby