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The 23 Openly Gay Athletes Of The 2012 Olympics

Out of more than 12,000 athletes, 20 are openly gay. Get to know them. Updated!

1. Matthew Mitcham — Diving — Australia

2. Judith Arndt — Cycling — Germany

3. Marilyn Agliotti — Field Hockey — Netherlands

4. Carole Péon — Triathlon — France

5. Lisa Raymond — Tennis — USA

6. Imke Duplitzer— Fencing — Germany

7. Edward Gal — Dressage — Netherlands

8. Jessica Harrison — Triathlon — France

9. Maartje Paumen — Field Hockey — Netherlands

10. Seimone Augustus — Basketball — USA

11. Natalie Cook — Beach Volleyball — Australia

12. Jessica Landström — Soccer — Sweden

13. Alexandra Lacrabére — Handball — France

14. Megan Rapinoe — Soccer — USA

UPDATED: We missed a few in the initial version of this list. We've since added those that have been brought to our attention If you know of anyone else who is missing, please let us know in the comments.

15. Carl Hester — Dressage — Great Britain

16. Mayssa Pessoa — Handball — Brazil

17. Hedvig Lindahl — Soccer — Sweden

18. Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel — Field Hockey — Netherlands

19. Rikke Skov — Handball — Denmark

20. Lisa Dahlkvist — Soccer — Sweden

21. UPDATE: Karen Hultzer — Archery — South Africa

22. Kim Lammers — Field Hockey — Netherlands

23. Ina-Yoko Teutenberg — Cycling — Germany

Bonus: Pia Sundhage — Soccer Coach — USA