LGBTQ+ athletes made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing 7th in the overall medal standings with a total of 42 medals—15 gold, 13 silver, and 14 bronze—marking their most successful Games to date. If considered as a single nation, Team LGBTQ+, comprised of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer athletes, would rank 7th in the medal count. This is ahead of countries where homosexuality remains criminalized, according to OutSports. Japan narrowly surpassed them with 45 medals, while Italy trailed with 40. The United States dominated the tally with 126 medals. This achievement surpasses the 32 medals Team LGBTQ+ won in Tokyo in 2021, where they finished 10th. The significant increase in medals reflects the growing visibility and success of LGBTQ+ athletes on the global stage. Nearly 200 athletes make up Team LGBTQ+, including 11 from Team GB, such as diver Tom Daley, swimmer Daniel Jervis, and hockey player Fiona Crackles. As acceptance and representation continue...