Biography - A Short Wiki
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Greg Louganis is an American Olympic diver whose real name is Gregory Efthimios Louganis. He is as well an activist, actor, and author, and at some point, he became a coach for fellow divers. In his diving career, he has won the various medal. He has been ranked as the best American diver and also one of the greatest in diving history.
Career Highlights
Read about Greg Louganis' career and accomplishments in the following section.
Louganis started to be coached by Dr. Sammy Lee, and, at the age of 16, he participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics, where he finished second being led by Klaus Dibiasi. Dibiasi retired after two years, and Louganis took the championship with the help of his new coach, Ron O’Brien. He participated in 1982 world championships, where he won various titles. He later participated in the 1984 Olympics at Los Angeles, where he won a gold medal, and in 1986 he won two more championships.
Family and Personal Life
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Louganis is openly gay and had a relationship with R. James Babbitt, although the relationship was abusive and took 80% of his earnings. Babbitt even raped him in 1983, and later, he was diagnosed with HIV in 1988, which he contracted from Babbitt. He began taking antiretroviral drugs, which he took after every four hours.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Johnny Chaillot (m. 2013) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Gregory Efthimios Louganis |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 63 years |
| Date of Birth | January 29, 1960 |
| Place of Birth | El Cajon California |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.75 m, 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 73 kg, 161 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $1 Million |
| Occupation | Olympic Diver |
Height, Weight, and Age
Greg Louganis' height is pretty average measuring 1.75 m. Greg Louganis weighs 73 kg. Being born on January 29, 1960, translates to an age of 63 years as of todays date (July 15, 2023).
Quotes
One of my dogs is in the movie Beethoven’s 2nd.
Greg Louganis
I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.
Greg Louganis
When you’re a kid growing up, and you think you’re gay, you know that you’re different; you’re often teased and it can really destroy your self-esteem. But sports can be great for building self-esteem.
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People who were close to me – family and friends – they knew about my sexuality.
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Mom was the one who taught me unconditional love. With Dad, I’d always felt there was something to live up to – expectations. But in the last year, we had a wonderful relationship.
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