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Gay Olympian proposes at Rio games
athlete got down on one knee at the beach
(Photo via Twitter)
British track and field star Tom Bosworth may not have won a gold medal at this year’s Olympic games, but he was a champion in his own right when he became engaged on Monday.
Bosworth, 26, proposed to his boyfriend Harry Dineley on the beach in Rio Di Janiero. Dineley said yes, and photos of Bosworth down on one knee went viral after being posted to social media.
Bosworth came out in 2015 and in an interview with BBC mentioned he had been in “a really happy relationship for the past four and a half years.” Prior to the games, Bosworth was ranked 37th in the world for race walking. At the games, he finished in sixth place in the 20-kilometer walking race.
This is the second gay marriage proposal at the Rio games.
He said YES!!! pic.twitter.com/roXsw7oq8f
— Tom Bosworth (@TomBosworth) August 15, 2016
Ok then. @TomBosworth x pic.twitter.com/OzGvzTeJkS
— Harry Dineley (@harryd1010) August 15, 2016
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party
Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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PHOTOS: Taste of Point
Annual fundraiser supporting LGBTQ youth scholarships and mentorships held at Room & Board
The Point Foundation held the annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
A case of retaliation, not stalking
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Anti-LGBTQ commentator Tyler O’Neil to testify in Southern Poverty Law Center probe
Texas Children’s Hospital reaches $10 million settlement with DOJ over gender-affirming care
This year’s IDAHOBiT to highlight democracy
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HIV Vaccine Awareness Day set for May 18
Calendar: May 15-21
