It was also a proposal that highlighted a rising trend for the LGBT community -- Rio 2016 has a record number of out athletes. Story highlights Rio 2016 has a record number of out athletes participatingOutsports.com estimates close to 50 out athletes are participating in the OlympicsLondon 2012 had 23 out athletes participatingRio de Janeiro (CNN) It's likely to prove one of Rio 2016's most memorable moments and it has nothing to with the winning of medals. Without hesitation Cerullo said yes and the Rio Games had it's first marriage proposal. Rio 2016 also marked the first time a transgender model has been used at an Opening Ceremony after Brazilian model Lea T rode into the Maracana stadium pedaling the bicycle that carried Brazil's name ahead of the host team marching out. While rugby player Isadora Cerullo didn't secure a bronze, silver or gold medal, she won a partner for life after girlfriend Marjorie Enya, a volunteer at the 2016 Olympics, proposed to her in front of teammates, volunteers and media.

Source: CNN August 11, 2016 11:03 UTC