The Olympics have been the talk of the town on social media, with memes being shared and hype generated for a bunch of competing Olympians. That includes the 193 LGBTQ+ athletes competing at the Games, with many seeing a huge boost in followers, including the 33 fighting for Team USA. These are the top 10 LGBTQ+ Olympians on Team USA who’ve earned the most new Instagram followers since the start of the Olympics, as researched by Sporting Post.

1. Jewell Loyd (Basketball)

Loyd has seen an increase of 813,960 followers.

2. Sha’Carri Richardson (Track)

Richardson has grown by 647,130 followers.

3. Evy Leibfarth (Canoe Slalom, Kayak Cross)

Leibfarth has gained 83,610 new followers since the start of the Olympics.

4. Nicole Heavirland (Rugby)

Heavirland has gained 73,860 new followers since the Olympics began.

5. Breanna Stewart (Basketball)

Stewart’s account has grown by 20,610 followers.

6. Lauren Scruggs (Fencing)

Scruggs has gained 17,910 followers since the beginning of the Olympics.

7. Diana Taurasi (Basketball)

Taurasi has 15,660 new followers, all gained since the start of the Olympics.

8. Brittney Griner (Basketball)

Griner has earned 12,540 new followers since the Olympics began.

9. Kristi Kirshe (Rugby)

Kirshe has seen an increase of 11,310 followers since the Olympics began.

 10. Nikki Hiltz (Track and Field)

Hiltz has seen 11,250 new followers since the start of the Olympics.

Check out the full database of LGBTQ+ athletes at this year’s Olympic Games on our sister site Outsports.

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