Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
Here are the most famous 6 lesbian athletes breaking boundaries in the world of sports
More women than ever feel comfortable coming out and being open with their sexuality in sports. It’s rather common to see lesbians come out and talk about their experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in sports.
However, this radical change did not happen overnight. We’re going to show you the most famous lesbians in sports, how they got where they are, and the impact they had on their sports.
Billie Jean King is probably the most famous lesbian athlete in modern times. She came out while she was at the top of the sports world, stunning millions around the world. Her courage helped people feel more comfortable looking for love as a woman seeking a woman.
Nowadays, women enjoy finding love in numerous ways, including using a lesbian website to find great partners to match with them. Once someone finds a good dating partner online, they can start a relationship and see where it leads.
Dating sites even come with benefits like allowing lesbians to be anonymous while dating and giving ladies space between them and their immediate matches. The prevalence of Billie Jean King in her time led to women finally feeling comfortable seeking love with other women.
Abby Wambach is one of a few Olympians on the U.S. soccer team that has come out as a lesbian. She has been a constant voice in the battle for equality, both for lesbians in the world today and for women’s pay quality.
She is most famous for her win in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, where she helped dominate the competition on the way to victory. She has continually used her platform to aid others, and she still works with former teammates to tell the world about various inequalities still in existence.
Megan Rapinoe is another soccer player from the U.S. Women’s team for the World Cup and the Olympics. She has experienced a great deal of success in both, but she is also known for her outspoken nature when it comes to gender inequality, especially pay, in the realm of sports.
Rapinoe is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and that has put her at odds with some of the big names. She always holds her own, though.
Lianne Sanderson is an English football player that gained fame in the mid to late aughts for her incredible skill, vivacious attitude, and desire to see other players like her succeed.
She commentates on modern sports through her social media, offering her take on big issues in the world of football. She loves sports and everything they do for people.
The midfielder from Canterbury is an amazing field hockey star, and she loves representing her country in the sport. She is an openly lesbian player, but she does not speak out much on the topic.
Sometimes, it’s good enough to be open and honest without feeling compelled to constantly speak out about one’s experiences.
Sue Bird may seem like a familiar name to many fans of Megan Rapinoe, and that is because the two have been dating for the last several years. Bird is a WNBA player that has excelled at her sport and works with Rapinoe to speak out on behalf of LGBTQ+ sports players.
Every one of the women we have mentioned on this list is simply amazing. Whether they are playing football for their home country to this day or were one of the original people to bring lesbian concerns to the forefront, every one of these women has played a role in the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. Look for them to continue their work in the present day and far beyond.
