Gerwin Mucke spent most of his early life playing soccer, which nearly got him into one of the best professional leagues in the world. Born in Hannover, Germany, he played in Bundesliga team Hannover 96’s youth player development system until a shoulder injury from a collision sidelined him for over a year and a half.

Hailing from Swinford, Ireland, John Ring is competing in this year’s World OutGames as a triathlete.

Kenny Evans, known by friends and competitors as “The Gazelle,” is a tennis player who has competed in tournaments across the United States. Next year, he has his sights set on tournaments overseas.

After not getting a chance to play varsity high school basketball, Kevin Forbes will be taking his talents to what he calls the biggest stage he’s ever played on.

Michael Humpleby hasn’t competed on a track team since high school, but that’s not stopping him from running 1500 meters in this year’s OutGames in track and field.

Michelle Jackson was a multi-year pro playing at the highest level of professional tennis, but it almost never happened.

Timothy Collins never had a problem staying busy. A computer analyst by day, Collins moonlights as a freelance voice actor while still going to school for more computer certifications.

“We just gravitated towards one another.”

Athletes from over 60 countries have registered for this year’s World OutGames Miami, the fourth edition of an event for LGBT athletes and allies and the first time the event is being hosted in the United States.

SFGN learned today that the criminal investigation surrounding World OutGames is still ongoing despite some media outlets reporting otherwise.

It’s time to hone in on a global topic — human rights.

Juana Mora Cedeno and Tamara Adrian were chosen as this year’s plenary speakers for the Global Conference on Human Rights kicking off this year’s World OutGames Miami on May 26 through 29.

Now may be your time to stand in the spotlight.