Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe split

The pair, who began dating at the 2016 Rio Olympics, have been prominent advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equity in sports.

Alongside their personal split, they announced the phasing out of their popular podcast, 'A Touch More,' which has been a platform for their activism.

Fans and fellow athletes have expressed their support for the duo as they navigate this transition.

Despite the breakup, both Bird and Rapinoe plan to continue their individual philanthropic and media endeavors.