Lauren Meece Explained

Lauren Meece (born 6 February 1983) is an American former judoka who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1] In an editorial about LGBT Olympians being out at the Olympics she stated that athletes should be allowed to focus on their sports goals without having to be role models.[2] She came out after her competition.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/lauren-meece-1.html . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418023324/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/lauren-meece-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 26 June 2012.
  2. http://cherrygrrl.com/editorial-no-rainbow-flags-at-beijing-games/ Olympics Are Not the Place for Gay Politics
  3. Web site: A win for Australia - and for gay athletes everywhere. The Age. August 25, 2008. Ryan. Heath. December 12, 2014.

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