The first person you come out to is yourself. “Everybody is on their own journey as far as accepting themselves.
“Bullies were my motivating factor,” he said.Ĭoming to an end Louganis gave an inspiring message to those who hesitate to share their sexual identity. The athlete spoke about his book and mentioned how the difficulties he faced while he was in school turned him into a stronger person. Despite his diagnosis, Louganis competed in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and won two gold medals.Īt the Seoul Games Louganis hit his head on the end of the springboard while executing a dive after getting five stitches, he climbed back on the board and executed the best-scored dive of the day, leading to his gold medal win.įour-time gold medal winner Louganis “broke the surface” and shared his weaknesses publicly in his book Breaking the Surface.ĭuring his presentation at The American College of Greece, he shared with the audience his love for and appreciation of his mother and how described how she contributed to his success.
Louganis was diagnosed as HIV positive more than twenty years ago. The event aimed to raise HIV/AIDS awareness.
Greg Louganis spoke to ACG students who enthusiastically welcomed him as he walked up the stage in the packed PIERCE Theater. The American College of Greece, in collaboration with the non-profit organization “Kentro Zois,” hosted the presentation by Olympic medalist Greg Louganis entitled “Breaking the Surface”.
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