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10m Platform. Gregory Efthimios Louganis ( / luːˈɡeɪnɪs /; [1] 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.
- Gregory Efthimios Louganis
- January 29, 1960 (age 63), El Cajon, California, U.S.
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- United States
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn how Greg Louganis became the best diver in history and a four-time gold medalist, despite facing challenges and injuries. Find out how he continues to pay it forward as an LGBTQ activist and a mentor to young divers.
Mar 6, 2024 · Greg Louganis (born January 29, 1960, San Diego, California, U.S.) is an American diver who is generally considered the greatest diver in history. Born to unmarried high-school students, Louganis was adopted as an infant. As a child, he trained in dancing, tumbling, and acrobatics, skills that would later earn him a reputation as a graceful ...
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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.
The official website for Actor, Author, Motivational Speaker and Iconic Olympian Greg Louganis. Still 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).
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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.
