Greg Louganis

About

American diver who won gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics in the 3m Springboard and 10m Platform events.

Before Fame

He was given advice to begin physical training due to his asthma.

Trivia

After coming up HIV positive in 1988, his story came out in Breaking the Surface.

Family Life

He is from a Samoan/Swedish background and was adopted by Peter and Frances Louganis, Greek-Americans. He married Johnny Chaillot in 2013.

Associated With

Since his HIV diagnosis, he has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness; Magic Johnson, also HIV positive, is an advocate for HIV/AIDS as well.

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Greg Louganis Highlights