LGBT athletes have been increasingly part of the global sports scene, so it should come as no surprise that there have been gay-related moments during the Summer Olympics.
According to Gay Star News, on July 26 spectators cheered Chris Basiurskiwho chairs Gay Football Supporters Network in Great Britainwhen he kissed partner James during Basiurski's stretch of carrying the torch that lit the giant Olympic flame. Earlier that day, comedy gay icons Edina and Patsy of the TV show Absolutely Fabulous also became torch-bearers.
On July 23, gay-rights activist Mark Healey carried the torch. He was chosen because of his work founding a charity set up in tribute to the victims of the London nail-bomb attacks on venues including a gay bar; that attack killed three people and wounded 70.
The July 27 Opening Ceremonies also had some LGBT-related instances, including British director (and ceremony mastermind) Danny Boyle showing the first-ever televised lesbian kiss, which aired in 1993, according to a separate article. Another film clip showed the scene in Billy Elliot where his male friend is wearing a dress. Bisexual singer David Bowie was also featured.