London 2012 Olympics

Olympic gymnast Louis Smith: "I’m a bit of a gay icon"

Scott Roberts - Pink News
December 3rd, 2012

LONDON -- Since taking to the floor on "Strictly Come Dancing," Olympic gymnast Louis Smith says he’s become a gay icon.

Smith, 23, who won silver on the Pommel Horse at this year’s London 2012 Olympic Games, says he’s now receiving greater attention from woman and men due to his participation in the BBC’s celebrity dance show.

The athlete, who is straight, claims his stint on the show has given him a whole new legion of male fans.

“I get lots of attention from females as well as males,” Smith told the Mirror. “It’s a bit strange. Apparently I’m a bit of a gay icon.”

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Gay Watch at the Olympics: U.S. women pulverize France to win gold medal in basketball

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
August 11th, 2012

(Editor’s note: This is the final Gay Watch at the Olympics feature keeping track of the nearly two dozen LGBT athletes at London 2012. But here is a spoiler alert! In the U.S., NBC is tape-delaying much of the London 2012 Olympics on its various stations, yet live-streaming on the Internet. Some of the results listed below may not have yet been broadcast in your area.)

The U.S. women’s basketball team crushed France 86-50 on Saturday at the London 2012 Olympics, winning its fifth consecutive gold medal and again proving to be the best in world competition.

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Gay Watch at the Olympics: U.S. women win gold medal in soccer thriller

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
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(Editor’s note: Gay Watch at the Olympics is a regular feature keeping track of the nearly two dozen LGBT athletes at London 2012. But here is a spoiler alert! In the U.S., NBC is tape-delaying much of the London 2012 Olympics on its various stations, yet live-streaming on the Internet. Some of the results listed below may not have yet been broadcast in your area.)

Playing like heavyweight champions, the United States won the gold medal in women’s soccer with a hard-fought 2-1 thriller over Japan on Thursday at the London 2012 Olympics.

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Gay Watch at the Olympics: U.S. women advance to semifinals in basketball

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
August 7th, 2012

(Editor’s note: Gay Watch at the Olympics is a regular feature keeping track of the nearly two dozen LGBT athletes at London 2012. But here is a spoiler alert! In the U.S., NBC is tape-delaying much of the London 2012 Olympics on its various stations, yet live-streaming on the Internet. Some of the results listed below may not have yet been broadcast in your area.)

The juggernaut that is the United States women’s basketball team at the Olympics rolled all over Canada 91-48 today in the quarterfinals of London 2012 competition.

Gay Watch at the Olympics: U.S. women's soccer team to play for the gold

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
August 6th, 2012

(Editor’s note: Gay Watch at the Olympics is a regular feature keeping track of the nearly two dozen LGBT athletes at London 2012. But here is a spoiler alert! In the U.S., NBC is tape-delaying much of the London 2012 Olympics on its various stations, yet live-streaming on the Internet. Some of the results listed below may not have yet been broadcast in your area.)

A gritty United States women’s soccer team would not take “no” for an answer, rallying from behind all match long to defeat a determined Canada team at the 2012 Olympics.

Gay Watch at the Olympics: Lisa Raymond wins bronze in mixed doubles with teammate Mike Bryan

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
August 5th, 2012

(Editor’s note: Gay Watch at the Olympics is a regular feature keeping track of the nearly two dozen LGBT athletes at London 2012. But here is a spoiler alert! In the U.S., NBC is tape-delaying much of the London 2012 Olympics on its various stations, yet live-streaming on the Internet. Some of the results listed below may not have yet been broadcast in your area.)

American tennis doubles star Lisa Raymond won one bronze medal Sunday at the London 2012 Olympics, but lost another opportunity to medal.