MEMBER LOGIN >

Become part of our online community.

Register Now

Forgot Password?        

GET WOMEN'S SPORTS NEWS >

   Please leave this field empty
Privacy Policy

WHAT CAN I DO? >

Write your legislators encouraging them to support gender equity in sports. It'll only take two minutes! More >

PARTNERS >

Home > News And Events > Women's Sports in the News > Olympic Softball Silver Medalist Lauren Lappin Comes Out

News


Olympic Softball Silver Medalist Lauren Lappin Comes Out

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - USA softball player Lauren Lappin recently announced that she is a lesbian — a bold move for any athlete, considering the still-hostile cultural environment of sport. At the 2008 Olympic Games, Lappin talked about what some of the hardest parts for her were and how her family and teammates were a great support. Lappin hopes that her story of learning to embrace and accept herself will help others to see that the transition doesn't have to be hard.