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Gregory Efthimios Louganis (/ l uː ˈ ɡ eɪ n ɪ s /; born January 29, 1960) is an American Olympic diver who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics on the springboard and platform. He is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games.
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Greg Louganis, the best diver in history and a four-time gold medalist. Find out how he overcame a concussion, HIV and discrimination to become a mentor and a role model for the LGBTQ community.
May 3, 2024 · Greg Louganis, American diver who is generally considered the greatest diver in history. He won four Olympic gold medals and one silver, and at the 1982 World Aquatic Championships he became the first diver ever to earn a perfect score of 10 from all the judges.
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Jun 10, 2021 · How the U.S. diver kept his HIV status secret for years after hitting his head on the springboard in 1988 and winning two gold medals. Learn about the fear and stigma around AIDS and LGBTQ identity in the 1980s.
Considered the greatest diver in history, Greg Louganis is the only male to win gold medals on both 3 meter springboard and 10 meter platform in consecutive Olympic Games (1984, 1988). A trained actor, dancer, model and spokesman, Greg’s wide repertoire of skills keeps him in demand and in the public eye.
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Nov 18, 2020 · He won four Olympic gold medals in the 3m Springboard and the 10m Platform Diving events. Starting at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics on home soil, Louganis claimed the Gold medal both on the ...
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