Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy is in a committed relationship with CAA executive Adam Umhoefer, preparing for his third Olympics in Beijing where Umhoefer may be cheering him on.
Professional surfer Xu Jingsen, also known as A Sam, bravely comes out as gay, becoming China's first openly gay athlete and a Gay Games Ambassador, advocating for equality and acceptance.
From 2013 to 2014, breakthroughs for gay and lesbian athletes in sports, but progress has slowed in professional leagues, while college and high school players are increasingly coming out.
