Dylan Vox reports for This Week in Texas Magazine. Read how Chris started his power lifting career at Gay Games V in Amsterdamn in 1998. He went to Sydney Gay Games VI in 2002. He has gone on to winning in world class competition and returned to Chicago Gay Games VII in 2002.
Building a Gay Sports Legacy
The Story of Tom Waddell
by Dylan Vox
Tom Waddell is often credited with making the biggest contribution to the gay sports movement ever by founding the first Gay Games, but there is a story behind the great man of triumph and tragedy that is often never told. An Olympian himself, Waddell knew the pressures of competition, but as a gay man, that competition was only half of his battle.
Click HERE to read the full article on gaywired.com.
Sexuality and sport?
By Rebekah Kendal
IAfrica.com Lifestyle section presents a positive story about Gay Games and LGBT sports. It is wonderful to see quality stories about Gay Games coming out of South Africa. Click HERE to link to the article and enjoy!
Gay Games Ambassador John Amaechi joins GLAAD's "Be An Ally & A Friend" PSA Campaign. John worked with GLAAD to create new 20-30 second public service announcements. These PSAs can be seen on many television networks.
Click HERE to see the GLAAD web site video.
Click HERE to read the GLAAD press release.
