An unforgettable comeback - Greg Louganis - Seoul 1988 Olympic Games

Greg Louganis is considered the greatest diver of all time. Arriving at Seoul 1988, he was already a champion in his sport with two Olympic gold medals from the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games and a silver won in Montreal 1976, where he had made his Olympic debut at age 16.

However, no one could expect what would happen in Seoul. During the preliminary rounds of the 3 metres springboard competition, Louganis shocked the audience by striking his head on the springboard while performing a dive. He was still able to qualify for the finals where, showing perseverance and determination, Greg Louganis delivered an outstanding performance to take the gold medal.

Louganis would still win another gold medal in the Seoul Olympic Games, this time in the 10 metres platform, taking the Olympic Double Double in men's diving.

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[Joshy1826]

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Ezio's leap of faith

[MusicFeignRaymond]

Oh Yeah. Greg Louganis. The Greatest.

[LukeDiving]

AMAZING DIVER

[adjones87]

Don't forget the biggest controversy...the person who gave him the stitches didn't wear gloves and Greg had AIDS and no one knew! Woah!

[michellewhiteley79]

He came back from a major head injury when he slammed his head on the board. It wasn't good. Look at him though. AMAZING! :)

[Logan Smith]

I met him about a month ago ! :)

[Lee Junewoo]

Great :-)



[flyingkoopa45]

whats the name of the song

[1is1]

i like how you don't show what he came back from. crap video.

[BryanBULLETHEAD]

Such perfect form.

[metsdudenj]

He had to shave the back of his head from hitting the board in the prelims...he had stitches there!!! Believe me, no one was looking at his head when he dove

[metsdudenj]

Yes because they weigh like 120 lbs and starve themselves to death. Louganis looked like a man and dove like a man. There is no comparison on his grace and accuracy, sorrry but he is the best of all time