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Gay athletes Jason Collins, Billie Jean King react to Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision

Citizens all over the world have reacted to the Supreme Court's decision announced on Friday to prohibit states from banning same-sex couples from marrying.

Notable gay athletes such as Michael Sam and Billie Jean King have already taken to social media to express their excitement on the issue.

Below are some tweets from Sam, King and some other notable athletes weighing in on the matter.

Equality For All!

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 26, 2015

What a day to celebrate! Today also happens to be my parents' 39th wedding anniversary!