4x Olympic Gold Medal Diver; LGBTQ Activist & Author
Greg Louganis Biography
Greg Louganis is simply the greatest diver in history. An Olympic diving legend, winning four gold medals and becoming the only man ever to sweep diving events, both springboard and platform, in consecutive Olympic games. He has earned a total of 5 Olympic medals, 6 World Championship titles, and 47 national titles — more than any person in U.S. history. His records remain unbroken.
His compelling life story has captivated Americans for decades and his autobiography, “Breaking the Surface”, spent several weeks atop the New York Times bestsellers list. HBO produced a documentary series about Louganis's life, "Back on Board,” which received critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination.
Of Samoan and Swedish descent, Louganis’s teenage biological parents placed him up for adoption. He was raised by his adoptive parents in southern California, where he began his career as a diver. In the early 1980s, his first romantic relationship was wrought with domestic violence and ultimately left Louganis with HIV. He made the brave decisions to come out of the closet as a gay athlete and to publicly share his HIV diagnosis. He has since been an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and ending the stigma associated with HIV. He continues to be remarkably candid about his experiences, hoping to help others along the way.
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will mark the 40th anniversary since Louganis last competed in the Olympics.
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Greg Louganis Speaking Topics
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Achieving Peak Performance
Meditation in motion is one of Greg Louganis’s driving principals. But how to get there is a complicated journey, and no one should do it alone. In this keynote, Louganis emphasizes the values of teamwork, whether one is competing in an individual sport, within the workforce or in corporate settings.
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LGBT Issues, Stigma and The Olympics
In this keynote Greg Louganis discusses with audiences the latest movements in the LGBT community to combat stigma. The speech includes his perspective on Marriage Equality, the new Anti Propaganda Laws in Russia as they affect the Olympics and other critical themes.
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Greg Louganis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Addiction & Recovery, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Athlete, Broadcasting, Civil Rights, College, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, HIV & AIDS, Inspirational, Journalist, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Motivational, Olympic Athlete, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Podcast Host, Reality TV, Social Activism, Sports, Sports Motivation, Swimming & Diving, Television & Film -
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Greg Louganis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Achieving Peak Performance, LGBT Issues, Stigma and The Olympics, Creating Balance, Diversity, Gender & Sexuality, Health and Wellness and Breaking the Surface. The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg Louganis for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Greg Louganis generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gus Kenworthy, Geena Rocero, Alok Vaid-Menon, Karamo and Chris Mosier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg Louganis for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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