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In 1989, Louganis obtained a restraining order against Babbitt. [41] Babbitt died of AIDS in 1990. [13] For his 33rd birthday in 1993, Louganis held a "final birthday party" for family and friends, as a way to say goodbye; he was in failing health and thought he would die of AIDS soon.
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. Learn more about Louganis’s life and career.
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Jun 10, 2021 · Greg Louganis was a gay man living with HIV when he won two gold medals at the 1988 Olympics. Learn how he hid his diagnosis, how the public reacted to his accident and how he coped with the stigma and fear of AIDS.
Jan 25, 2022 · Greg Louganis is a former Olympic diver who won five medals, including four golds. He faced many challenges in his life, such as dyslexia, abuse, drugs, and a near-fatal head injury, but he overcame them and became a diving legend.
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Feb 28, 2024 · Greg Louganis is a four-time gold medalist and the best diver in history. He retired from competing after the 1988 Olympics and became an LGBTQ activist and a mentor to young divers.
The legendary diver, who died in 2021, was the greatest of all time and the first man to win the double double at the Olympics. He also revealed his HIV positive status and homosexuality in the 90s, after a lifetime of secrets and struggles.
Aug 4, 2015 · The Olympic diving legend reflects on his life, career and HIV status in a 2015 interview. He talks about his diving achievements, his memoir, his activism and his health.
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