Gay Games: Flexin'!!!!

A participant in the physique competition flexes backstage at the Gay Games VII in Chicago.

In today’s reports from the Gay Games, the OutSports crew reports on an ice hockey standout, a woman’s triumphing, medal-winning mountain biking story (it’s steamy!), the massive media attention focused on the Games, good experiences with cute medics, and lots of great pics! Tonight OutSports is having its Gay Games party at Crew Bar & Grill. Stop by and tell them hey!

And this late report... WBNA superstar Sheryl Swoopes and out pro golfer Rosie Jones stopped by and took the stage last Friday night’s Women’s Kickoff Party at the Hilton Chicago. The event was sponsored by Olivia Cruises and the HRC, and both pro athletes spoke of how important coming out has been in their professional and personal lives. And Swoopes told the crowd she wishes she could participate in the Games herself: ““Having come out in October, and now truly being able to live my life and be me, I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it than to go to the Gay Games. Unfortunately I can’t do that. But when I’m done playing [in the WNBA], I would absolutely love to be a part of the Gay Games.”

Swoopes and Jones stopped by and hung with at the Women's Kickoff Party. Go team!

And the crew at CBS News on Logo is bringing you hot (literally!) video reports from the Games. Check out Jason chatting up cute beach volleyballers, and Itay Hod dishing from the gay wrestling events, which included one match between two boyfriends! Tricky!

And speaking of wrestling, congrats to gay blogger and media pundit Keith Boykin for snagging a gold medal for his grappling talents! Go Keith! Read all about his route to snag the medal on his blog. And check out his cool gallery of rasslin' pics.

Congrats, Keith!

For tons of Gay Games pics, you can check out Yahoo’s gallery. Although blogger Andy at Towleroad’s not totally sure that some of these shots are being taken with the best intentions. Hmmm…

Meanwhile, Getty Images' photographer Nick Laham got a very cool batch of shots from yesterday’s physique competition as well. Check them out below! Start flexin’!!!

A participant gets pumped before the physique competition.

Guillermo Pavon of Ecuador (in the center) and other competitors prep for the competition at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston.

These woman are pumped and ready to hit the stage!

Yes, part of getting ready involves a bit of gloss--and tan!

Color me ripped!

Everyone needs a lift now and then. (har, har...)

Smiles everyone, smiles!!!

Dig the dramatic lighting. Or lack thereof.

Hell, yeah!!!

A pair of participants present themselves to the judges. Awwww...

Comments

[allie]

How come Sheryl Swoopes can't compete in the gay games? Does her involvement with the WNBA prevent her from participating?