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Greg Louganis

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Gregory Efthimios Louganis[2]
Born January 29, 1960[3]
Birthplace San Diego, California, U.S.[3]
Sport Diving[3]
Olympic medals 5[4]

Greg Louganis is an American diver and Olympic champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest divers in history. He won gold medals in both the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics, and earned a total of five Olympic medals.

Context

Greg Louganis, born January 29, 1960, in San Diego, California, is an American diver who became an Olympic icon. He won his first Olympic medal, a silver, at the 1976 Montreal Games [6]. At the 1984 Los Angeles Games, he took gold in both the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform, and he repeated that double at the 1988 Seoul Games [4]. Louganis was the first man to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympics [4]. Over his career, he accumulated 47 national titles and 13 world championships [4]. He competed in four Olympic Games: 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 [6].

Documented claims

  • Louganis won gold in both the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and repeated the double at the 1988 Seoul Games. [4]
  • He was the first man in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. [4]
  • He competed at the 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 Olympic Games. [6]
  • He has won 47 national titles and 13 world championships. [4]

Questions and answers

How many Olympic medals did Greg Louganis win?

Greg Louganis won five Olympic medals in total, including four golds and one silver [4].

Where did Greg Louganis hit his head?

During the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Louganis hit his head on the springboard during a preliminary dive, an incident that was widely covered in the media [1].

What is Greg Louganis doing now?

Greg Louganis remains active in the diving community as a coach, mentor, and advocate, sharing his experience and promoting the sport [5].

Sources

  1. Greg Louganis | Biography, Olympics, Diving Accident, & ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Greg Louganis — kids.britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Greg Louganis — teamusa.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Gregory LOUGANIS - Olympics.com — olympics.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Bio - Greg Louganis — greglouganis.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Greg Louganis | Sports and Leisure | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports