Madias Ngake, a 34-year-old Olympic medalist, has never seen his medal and is unsafe to return to his home country of Cameroon. Ngake represented Cameroon at the 2012 Olympic Games, but his life dramatically changed when his sexual orientation was revealed during the event. Homosexuality is illegal in Cameroon, punishable by imprisonment, forcing Ngake into hiding. He has been living in fear and unable to claim his Olympic achievement. The athlete’s story highlights the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in countries with anti-gay laws. Ngake remains in an uncertain situation, separated from his country and his hard-earned recognition.