USA Diving. Greg Louganis, the Olympic diving ... he retained the titles but as memorable as the dives was the one dive in which he hit his head on the board. 25.3k Followers, 870 Following, 993 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Greg Louganis (@greglouganis) “My concern was I didn’t know how bad the injury was. Greg Louganis, the Olympic diving ... he retained the titles but as memorable as the dives was the one dive in which he hit his head on the board. Related Pages. Louganis revealed seven years later, after retiring, that he had been HIV positive at the time of the Seoul Olympics. NBC Olympic Research contributed to this report. The next day, however, he completed his dives and won the event. I just wanted to hold the blood in,″ Louganis told interviewer Barbara Walters. In the preliminaries of the 1988 springboard event, Louganis cracked his head on a reverse dive and became ``paralyzed with fear″ when he started bleeding in the pool. Favorite us! Louganis described the embarrassment and fear that he felt after the aborted dive. Browse more videos. Purina. Had I done it all over again, I would have told the doctor of my HIV status. Greg Louganis in action in 1984, the year he won the springboard and platform events at the Summer Olympics, a feat he repeated in '88. More clips from Sporting Witness. My first feelings were embarrassment, and I was trying to figure out how to get out of the pool without anybody seeing me. Louganis described the embarrassment and fear that he felt after the aborted dive. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ``I was so stunned,″ Louganis said. Not even a head injury could stand in the way of Greg Louganis’s Olympic glory.“It’s been so many years since that happened, I still get, ‘Oh I remember when you hit your head!’” joked the medal-winning diver.Louganis entered the 1988 Olympics in Seoul as the greatest diver on planet Earth. In 1985, an earthquake collapsed hundreds of buildings, killed at least 7,000 people and injured thousands of others in Mexico City. 8 months ago. Create New Account. He is an Olympic and World Champion in Diving and has appeared in multiple national finals in Dog Agility. The next day, however, he completed his dives and won the event. Greg Louganis was chosen from Seoul 1988. When it was over, he wrapped his arms around coach Ron O’Brien and sobbed. Teased and bullied as a child for the dark skin he inherited from his Samoan father and for his learning "differences," he turned to what he could do well: sport. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Ato Boldon reflects on track and field season, looks to 2019. Remember what an uproar that caused when Louganis revealed his HIV status? "I knew I had a responsibility to tell the doctor about my HIV status as he sewed my head up," said Louganis. Louganis struck his head on the diving board in the middle of a jump and suffered a concussion, as well as a sizable wound which required stitches. Uinterview . Despite the injury, Louganis rebounded the next day in the 3-meter springboard finals to crush the competition by 25 points to win his third Olympic gold medal. Asked if he wasn’t afraid that Louganis would hurt himself or infect someone else, O’Brien said: ``No, not really. Not even a head injury could stand in the way of Greg Louganis’s Olympic glory. 1:17. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that Louganis reveals his HIV infection in his forthcoming Random House book, ``Breaking the Surface.″. 'I was totally embarrassed. Greg Louganis was chosen from Seoul 1988. ``I mean, what was going on in my mind at the time was, `What’s my responsibility? He is perhaps most famous for a single dive at the 1988 Olympics preliminaries, a reverse two-and-a-half somersault pike, in which he hit the back of his head on the spring board and had to receive stitches for his injury. to encourage and support people who struggle with just getting started. Follow. Greg Louganis was sinewy precision as a champion. Louganis went on to win two gold medals, despite his infamous dive during trials, when he hit his head on the board. But Louganis said he never told the USOC because ``I was encouraged not to.″, ``By this small team of people ... doctor, coach.″. Telephone calls to his attorney, Pat Benson, and spokeswoman, Maggie Meyerson, were not returned. The coronavirus pandemic has brought sport to a halt, allowing time to look back on some of the best – and worst – moments. I heard screaming. At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Louganis won gold medals in the 3-metre springboard and 10-metre platform. Five years ago, Greg Louganis was electrifying Los Angeles audiences at the Summer Olympics with his diving prowess, winning gold medals in the springboard and platform events. Greg Louganis: one last golden dive Best Olympic diver No 2 Greg Louganis will be remembered for hitting his head in Seoul, but many should look at his final dive in 1988 to seal gold. Before the 1996 Olympics, an international panel of journalists selected one outstanding Olympian from each previous Summer Games. Wednesday marks 30 years since Louganis smacked his head on the springboard in the preliminary round of those Olympics, though he still qualified for the next day’s final and earned gold. … Those kinds of things are bad to look at [laugh].”. That’s the only person that really needed to know.”. Playing next. Louganis: PR NewsWire. NEW YORK (AP) _ Greg Louganis, the only man to sweep diving gold medals at consecutive Olympics, disclosed he was infected with the AIDS virus when he hit his head during the 1988 Summer Games and bled into the pool. Despite the injury, Louganis rebounded the next day in the 3-meter springboard finals to crush the competition by 25 points to win his third Olympic gold medal. MORE: Ato Boldon reflects on track and field season, looks to 2019. Louganis made fans around the world wince when he smashed his head into the diving board while attempting a reverse two and a half somersault during the 1988 Olympics. Greg Louganis has built his entire life around overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. Greg Louganis: one last golden dive Best Olympic diver No 2 Greg Louganis will be remembered for hitting his head in Seoul, but many should look at his final dive in 1988 to seal gold. Wednesday marks 30 years since Louganis smacked his head on the springboard in the preliminary round of those Olympics, though he still qualified for the next day’s final and earned gold. When they meet by chance in the hotel, Greg proves he is indeed the. Louganis entered the 1988 Olympics in Seoul as the greatest diver on planet Earth. Create New Account. I ran to the edge of the platform and saw a lot of blood in the pool. “It’s been so many years since that happened, I still get, ‘Oh I remember when you hit your head!’” joked the medal-winning diver. Greg Louganis Video Interview On The Olympics, Fighting HIV. Murlikant Petkar swimming gold medallist. But our sport is such that you don’t ever come close to anybody.″. Greg Louganis by showing them the scar on top of his head from the infamous diving board incident at the 1988 Games. Product/Service. And then I got scared because I knew I was HIV positive. The coronavirus pandemic has brought sport to a halt, allowing time to look back on some of the best – and worst – moments. NEW YORK (AP) _ Greg Louganis, the only man to sweep diving gold medals at consecutive Olympics, disclosed he was infected with the AIDS virus when he hit his head during the 1988 Summer Games and bled into the pool. Louganis, who lives in Malibu, Calif., could not immediately be reached by The Associated Press for comment. America's greatest diver on hitting his head on the diving board at Seoul Olympics 1988. Laura Wilkinson. “I heard this big, hollow thud, and then I went crashing into the water,” Louganis said. Not Now. to encourage and support people who struggle with just getting started. The next day, Louganis easily won the springboard gold. Red Bull Cliff Diving. Olympian Greg Louganis, left; International bodybuilder Raif Derrazi, top right, and triathlete Josh Hipps, a 1st Lt. in the U.S.A.F., all living with HIV. 25.3k Followers, 870 Following, 993 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Greg Louganis (@greglouganis) Greg Louganis hit his head during the preliminary round of springboard competition at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Log In. At the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, he hit the back of his head on the diving board during the springboard competition, requiring several stitches. His coach, Ron O’Brien, one of the few who knew, smuggled the medication into Seoul, Louganis said, because he wouldn’t have been allowed in if it was known he was HIV positive. Louganis's 1984 and 1988 Olympic victories were covered in Bud Greenspan's documentaries about the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics, both titled 16 Days of Glory. Sports League. Greg Louganis cemented his place in U.S. Olympic history when he swept the diving events at the 1984 and 1988 Games. Louganis made fans around the world wince when he smashed his head into the diving board while attempting a reverse two and a half somersault during the 1988 Olympics. "I knew I had a responsibility to tell the doctor about my HIV status as he sewed my head up," said Louganis. “After hitting my head on the springboard, I was really scared,” Louganis said in an NBC interview at prelims, after receiving four stitches and performing two more dives. If it were in a sport like boxing or wrestling, football, where there’s a lot of contact, personal contact, I would have been very concerned. Artist . At the same time, we are again reminded about the need for precautions by doctors and trainers who treat injuries where blood is involved.″. See more of Greg Louganis on Facebook. Five years ago, Greg Louganis was electrifying Los Angeles audiences at the Summer Olympics with his diving prowess, winning gold medals in the springboard and platform events. “I think the reason why people remember that is because when it happened it was so unexpected and there was actually a visceral response, and it … Muslim Ladies. Greg Louganis was a participant in the competition and witnessed the incident. 8 years ago | 12.3K views. When Olympic athlete Greg Louganis slammed his head into a diving board in Seoul, South Korea, during the 1988 Summer Olympics, he thought the only injury he sustained was a gash. Diving needs to know it,′ because what if I get sick at the Olympic Games and am unable to compete?″ he said. Greg Louganis & Johnny Chaillot on the red carpet "TrevorLIVE LA 2015" MaximoTV. Louganis disclosed that he was homosexual at the Gay Games in New York last year. American Greg Louganis hit his head on the diving board on his ninth dive (out of 11) during the preliminary round of the men’s 3-meter springboard at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Log In. 4x Olympic Gold Medal Champion, Greg Louganis is launching “Meditation in Motion” (MiM), a set of simple but powerful meditation and visualization techniques to help aspiring self-helpers to realize the power within themselves. Sept. 19, 1988 - Greg Louganis did the unthinkable in attempting to defend his three-meter springboard Olympic title in Seoul, South Korea. “Then I realized that was my head that just hit the board. “ … Louganis, in an interview with ABC News ``20-20″ to be televised Friday, also said his wound was stitched by a doctor who didn’t know his condition and didn’t wear gloves. Do I say something?‴. At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Louganis won gold medals in the 3-metre springboard and 10-metre platform. ``Dealing with HIV was really difficult for me because I felt like, `God, the U.S. Olympic Committee needs to know this ... U.S. He is scheduled to start a 13-city tour next week in New York to publicize the book, which deals with AIDS, as well as Louganis’ homosexuality, dyslexia, racism he suffered because of his Samoan heritage, an allegedly abusive stepfather, teen-age depression and three suicide attempts, accoriding to Tom Perry, a spokesman for the publisher. or. Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer-songwriter who sang rock, soul and blues music.One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and "electric" stage presence.. Greg Louganis was adopted at 9 months by Frances and Peter Louganis, who lived in Lemon Grove, CA, just outside of San Diego. Sporting Witness — The Olympics When Greg Louganis Hit His Head on a Diveboard. 9:49. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. OlympicTalk is on Apple News. We are starting at the very beginning (even before the beginning!) At the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, he hit the back of his head on the diving board during the springboard competition, requiring several stitches. He is the only diver to score consecutive perfect 10s in an international competition. See more of Greg Louganis on Facebook. He said he was tested and learned he was HIV positive. Because there’s very, very little chance. And our prayers are with him in his fight. 4x Olympic Gold Medal Champion, Greg Louganis is launching “Meditation in Motion” (MiM), a set of simple but powerful meditation and visualization techniques to help aspiring self-helpers to realize the power within themselves. Since 1989, the USOC has adopted strict guidelines about treatment and prevention of athletes’ blood, including rules that doctors, trainers and chiropractors use latex gloves. Since retiring from diving, he has pursued an acting career and appeared in an off-Broadway play. Greg Louganis cemented his place in U.S. Olympic history when he swept the diving events at the 1984 and 1988 Games. Fortunately, it was just a minor cut. Greg Louganis was sinewy precision as a champion. In transcripts of the interview released Wednesday, Louganis, 35, said that he tested positive for the HIV virus just before the 1988 Games in Seoul and that it has developed into AIDS. Wednesday marks 30 years since Louganis smacked his head on the springboard in the preliminary round of those Olympics, though he still qualified for the next day’s final and earned gold. Athlete. Now, nearly three decades later, Louganis is getting ready to head … We are starting at the very beginning (even before the beginning!) At the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, Louganis hit his head on the end of the board during a reverse somersault dive in the preliminaries of the 3-meter springboard competition. He said he told his coach ``nobody will ever know what we’ve been through.″. or. Greg Louganis began competing in diving at age 9. Greg Louganis: Far From Falling The iconic athlete and activist reflects on his extraordinary life in the new HBO Sports documentary ‘Back on Board’ Louganis went on to win two gold medals, despite his infamous dive during trials, when he hit his head on the board. This was the Olympics, you're meant to be pretty good.' I knew something terrible had happened when I felt the tower shake. Greg Louganis was chosen from Seoul 1988. Louganis's memoir Breaking the Surface was adapted as the 1997 USA Network TV movie Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story with Mario Lopez playing the lead and Louganis narrating. Greg Louganis hit his head during the preliminary round of springboard competition at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. At the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, Louganis hit his head on the end of the board during a reverse somersault dive in the preliminaries of the 3-meter springboard competition. Chalibashvili died at the age of 21 following an accident during competition at the 1983 Summer Universiade in Edmonton, Alberta, when he hit his head on the platform while attempting a reverse 3½ somersault in the tuck position. Actor Michael Fassbender took Louganis's gait and mannerisms as inspiration for his portrayal of an advanced humanoid robot in the 2012 film Prometheus , [37] stating that "Louganis was my first inspiration. By 16, he had won his first Olympic medal, a silver medal on the platform in 1976. Greg Louganis and Johnny Chaillot 7th Annual "Gold Meets Golden" Red Carpet … Sports & Recreation. Brian Haugen. 8 months ago. He won four gold medals for springboard and platform diving at the Olympics in 1984 and 1988. Report. Entrepreneur. Greg Louganis is both an Olypimc Gold Medalist and a Dog Agility Champion! Greg Louganis hits his head (Seoul 1988) Patagooos Patagos. He remembered what had happened as follows: I had a premonition. He did not reveal his condition to the U.S. Olympic Committee doctor who gave him five stitches, and felt sure the chlorinated water in the pool would kill the virus. A little over a year ago, Greg Louganis watched as the audience at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre booed Larry King. USOC president LeRoy Walker said the organization ``is saddened by the news that Greg Louganis is battling this deadly illness. Now, nearly three decades later, Louganis is getting ready to head … Gregory „Greg“ Efthimios Louganis (* 29.Januar 1960 in El Cajon) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Wasserspringer und mehrmaliger Olympiasieger und Weltmeister im Wasserspringen.. Geboren als Kind minderjähriger Eltern, einer schwedischen Mutter und eines samoanischen Vaters, wurde er nach seiner Geburt von einer griechischstämmigen amerikanischen Familie adoptiert. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Louganis told Walters he received word that a former companion was dying of AIDS six months before the Seoul Games. 0:59. He fell into a week-long coma and subsequently died of heart failure, never having regained consciousness. Louganis revisited the incident for an NBC profile ahead of the 1996 Atlanta Games. American Greg Louganis hit his head on the diving board on his ninth dive (out of 11) during the preliminary round of the men’s 3-meter springboard at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Forgot account? I closed my eyes and plugged my ears. Louganis remains one of just two divers to sweep the springboard and platform at multiple Olympics, along with countrywoman Pat McCormick. 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