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LGBT multi-sport event in Ohio, United States
The 2014 Gay Games , also known as Gay Games 9 , were an international multi-sport event and cultural gathering organized by, and specifically for lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender (LGBT ) athletes, artists and musicians.[1] Cleveland , with some events being held in the nearby city of Akron, Ohio . An estimated 8,000 athletes from more than 50 nations participated in 37 sports and cultural events.
Bidding Process [ edit ]
According to the Federation of Gay Games (FGG), fourteen cities expressed interest in hosting the event. During its annual meeting in Cape Town on October 28, 2008, the FGG announced that four American cities made the deadline and were thus in the running to host the games: Boston , Cleveland , Miami , and Washington, D.C. Of these cities, Boston, Cleveland, and Washington, D.C. submitted bid books by the deadline. The FGG selected Cleveland as the host city on September 29, 2009 during its annual meeting in Cologne, Germany .[2] [3] [4]
On April 13, 2013, the Cleveland Foundation announced a US$250,000 grant as the presenting sponsor of the event, which was to be known as "The 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation," marking the first time the Gay Games had had a presenting sponsor.[5] Cleveland Clinic , the Cleveland Cavaliers , and the Cleveland Indians , the Games saw major corporate sponsorship from large companies like Coca-Cola , Marriott , and United .
The United Church of Christ became the first religious denomination to be a major sponsor of the Gay Games as a fourth-tier silver sponsor of the Gay Games in 2014.[6]
Also announced as a major sponsor was Ernst & Young , with cash and in-kind services.[7]
Opening Ceremony [ edit ]
President Barack Obama makes a surprise appearance at the ceremony via video.
The Opening Ceremony began at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, at Quicken Loans Arena . Featured stars at the ceremony included singer, dancer and radio host Lance Bass , Broadway actress Andrea McArdle , Alex Newell from Glee , former Olympian Greg Louganis , and The Pointer Sisters . President of the United States Barack Obama made a surprise video appearance.[8] [9]
Events and Venues [ edit ]
The Games featured 37 disciplines of sport and cultural events throughout Cleveland-Akron region.
Cleveland [ edit ]
Ceremonies and Other Events [ edit ]
Other Sites [ edit ]
Records set [ edit ]
At 99 years old, Ida Keeling set an international sporting record at the 2014 Gay Games, becoming the first person in the 95-99 age category to run the 100 meters in an internationally certified race, running the race in 59.8 seconds.[50]
Brian Jacobson, at age 40, lowered the Masters long course world record in the 50 free to 23.31.[51]
Kinnon MacKinnon, at age 28, became the first openly transgender man to earn a gold in powerlifting at the Gay Games.[52]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Rothaus, Steve (January 29, 2009). "Gay Games: Cleveland To Host In 2014" . Huffington Post . Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Miami a finalist for 2014 Gay Games" . Miami Herald . October 28, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Three Cities Bid For Gay Games 2014" . On Top Magazine. March 18, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Cleveland Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to the 2014 Gay Games" . The Cleveland Foundation. 2013-10-04. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-29 .
^ "UCC Becomes First Religious Sponsor Of Gay Games" . Advocate.com . 9 August 2014.
^ "Ernst & Young to sponsor 2014 Gay Games" . Inside The Games. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2014-06-29 .
^ WKYC (9 August 2014). "President Obama makes video appearance at Gay Games" . Archived from the original on 12 August 2014.
^ Kyler Geoffroy (10 August 2014). "Obama Makes Surprise Video Appearance at Gay Games Opening Ceremony: WATCH" . Towleroad: A Site With Homosexual Tendencies .
^ a b "5k and 10k Road Races" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Open Water Swim" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Badminton" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Basketball" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Bodybuilding" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Cheer" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "DanceSport" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Darts" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Diving" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Racquetball" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Rowing" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Sailing" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Squash" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Swimming" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Synchronized Swimming" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Table Tennis" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Tennis" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Triathlon" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2021 .
^ "Water Polo" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Wrestling and Grappling" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Volleyball" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Choral" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ a b "Ceremonies" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Band" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Martial Arts" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Soccer/Football" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Marathon/Half Marathon" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Martial Arts" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Softball" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Track and Field" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Bowling" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 7, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ a b c "Cycling" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Figure Skating" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015 .
^ "Diving" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Ice Hockey" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Billiards-Pool" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Ice Hockey" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "IGRA Rodeo At Gay Games 2014" (PDF) . Gay Games Rodeo. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Rodeo" . Gay Games 9 . Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015 .
^ "Cleveland, Ohio to Host 2014 Gay Games" . Towleroad. 2009-09-29. Retrieved 2014-06-29 .
^ "99-year-old great-great-grandmother sets 100 meters record at Cleveland Gay Games" . Gay Star News . 15 August 2014.
^ "Brian Jacobson Lowers 50 Free Masters World Record At Gay Games" . Swimming World News . 14 August 2014.
^ "PHOTOS: Meet the First Trans Man to Win a Gay Games Gold in Powerlifting" . Advocate.com . 17 September 2014.
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