Posted by Shane Smith, Editor, Stonewall Gazette


I hope you enjoy Xmas Greetings from these openly gay athletes: Blake Skjellerup, Simon Dunn, Gareth Thomas, Bob Paris and the gay-friendly, Warwick Rowers.


Kiwi speed skater Blake Skjellerup wants everyone to know there's plenty of room to come play with him on the beach this Christmas.

Merry Christmas! It's a big beach, come join me!🎄 #Christmas #love #gay https://t.co/lt8XH0Jm0Y pic.twitter.com/ThaxD2GfDT

— Blake Skjellerup (@BlakeSkjellerup) December 25, 2016

Retired Rugby star Gareth Thomas is currently playing the Genie in the Venue Cymru's production of Aladdin. With his fine physique he certainly fits the part!

I love the Xmas eve shows here being the genie @VenueCymru .Then the long drive home for Xmas day.All so worth it.🌲🍾👌🏡xx pic.twitter.com/kF6i8W3EWu

— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) December 24, 2016

What Holiday presents are the Warwick Rowers hiding from us this year?

Merry Christmas from @cian_wr, @toms_wr and @lucasetienne_ and all the boys! Hope you've found a WR17 Calendar under your tree! pic.twitter.com/lV1eYD6eQH

— Warwick Rowers (@naked_rowers) December 25, 2016

Bodybuilding champion and former Mr. Universe, Bob Paris is very festive in his Santa hat.

Wishing One and All a #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidaysEveryone #PeaceOnEarth pic.twitter.com/6q6afYSYvz

— Bob Paris (@parisbob) December 25, 2016

Message from Reindeer HQ to Olympic short-track speed skater Blake Skjellerup: Your antlers look great dude, BUT does Russell Tovey know about them?.

I'm a sexy Reindeer, duh!#Christmas #Ho #Ho #Ho https://t.co/dzaMmoGOF8 pic.twitter.com/92HWbG1XZ1

— Blake Skjellerup (@BlakeSkjellerup) December 9, 2016

Aussie Simon Dunn recently retired from Bobsledding and now has a part-time gig as the seaon's hottest Santa.

Have you been NAUGHTY or NICE this year?

📸: @christianbscott pic.twitter.com/aAhVzzYHiJ

— Simon Dunn (@TheSimonDunn) December 16, 2016

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