Schuyler Bailar
Swimmer and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
First openly transgender man to compete on a men's NCAA Division I swimming team. Competed for Harvard University and participated in various championships. Advocated for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports and raised awareness about transgender issues in athletics.
Competed as a swimmer for Harvard University
First openly transgender man in NCAA Division I swimming
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German footballer and Bundesliga player
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May 2nd, 1996 30 years ago
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Baseball player and MLB All-Star
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May 2nd, 1991 35 years ago
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May 2nd, 1988 38 years ago
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Japanese singer-songwriter and actress
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May 2nd, 1987 39 years ago
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South Korean actor and singer
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May 2nd, 1991 35 years ago
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Born
May 2nd, 1981 45 years ago
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