2020 Olympics in Tokyo could have record number of openly gay and trans athletes

When the 2020 Summer Olympics commence in Tokyo, Japan in July, there should be record-setting numbers of openly gay and trans athletes participating in the games—and if trans athletes compete, it would be the first time in the Games’ history.

According to records from Outsports.com, 56 athletes in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro identified as openly gay or bisexual, although no athletes at the time identified as trans. Those numbers should greatly increase for the 2020 games, with several out athletes in contention for medals. Winning a medal is the dream of any Olympics athlete, but when openly gay and trans athletes compete at an international level, their participation opens the sports industry to greater inclusion for everyone.

Here are some of our favorite competitors to watch for during the 2020 Olympics:

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