Coming Out: 50-Plus Gay Athletes Who Have Broken Boundaries
Alex Blackwell
Women’s cricket is not the world’s most famous sport, but it does make the hearts of many Aussies beat faster. Born in the land down under, Alex Blackwell is a retired cricketer who’s one of the most accomplished female athletes in Australia’s recent history. She played over 250 times for her country and performed professionally for 18 years.
Roughly three years before retiring from professional cricket, Blackwell came out as a gay woman. She’s married to fellow cricketer Lynsey Askew, a talented bowler with a nice batting average.
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