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An Olympic Dream

Kristen Worley is attempting to earn a spot on the 2008 Canadian ...

  Swimming Out in the Open

Andrew Langenfeld is a swimmer for Purdue University. Langenfeld spoke with It Takes A Team! about how he came out to his team and shared his advice for LGBT athletes thinking of coming out to their teams.


Transgendered Canadian Races Toward Olympic History

Kristen Worley is attempting to earn a spot on the 2008 Canadian Olympic cycling team. Not only might she break a record, she might just break a barrier - if Worley represents Canada at the Olympic Games, she will be the first openly transgendered Olympian. Read about Worley and the discussion over the IOC's regulations on transgendered athletes.

Gay Athletes on Campus: Progress and Prejudice in College Sports

Organizations such as the Women's Sports Foundation, GLAAD, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the NCAA are teaming up to combat homophobia in sport. These organizations are compiling resources to figure out where the problems still lie and how to fix them.

Coach Helps Bring 'New Era' to PSU

With the hiring of a new women's basketball coach, Penn State University is beginning to shed years of discriminatory practices. Former coach Rene Portland, known for her "no lesbians" policy, was replaced with coach Coquese Washington this year. Discover what It Takes A Team! Director Pat Griffin had to say about the change.



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