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25 LGBTQ+ athletes you need to know about

  • Luke Prokop, a 19-year-old NHL defenseman, became the first player to come out as gay while actively playing professional hockey in 2021.
  • Prokop's announcement followed a growing trend of LGBTQ+ athletes publicly sharing their identities, reflecting evolving acceptance in professional sports.
  • Following his coming out, Prokop described that season as the most enjoyable of his hockey career and was honored as the lead figure in Milwaukee's Pride Parade held in June 2025.
  • Prokop expressed to a regional broadcaster that hockey is prepared to embrace a greater number of players coming out, signaling a move towards increased inclusivity.
  • Prokop's experience suggests increasing visibility and support for LGBTQ+ athletes could encourage more to come out during their active careers.
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25 LGBTQ+ athletes you need to know about

Using data compiled from various sources, Stacker compiled a list of 25 LGBTQ+ athletes you need to know about.

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KION broke the news in on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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