*Feature photo by Jeff Sheng: Sophia, Field Hockey, John Hopkins University, 2010

Photographer Jeff Sheng’s nine year photo series, “Fearless,” documents courageous “out” LGBTQ high school and collegiate athletes. Each and every one of these brave subjects is an inspiration to us all. Here is a sample of the amazing dapperQs featured among the diverse range of LGBTQ participants in his series. Visit the Huffington Post for the complete slideshow. All photos by Jeff Sheng.

Kye, Basketball Team, George Washington University, 2010

Lauren, Varsity Basketball Team, Mount Holyoke College, 2005

Kasha, Varsity Soccer Team, Northwestern University, 2004

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