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Greg Louganis: the Death-Defying Diver
Greg Louganis is one of the most celebrated athletes in America, and famous for one of the biggest shocks in Olympic history.
Blood, gold and secrets at the Olympic pool.
Greg Louganis is one of the most celebrated divers in the US, and a record-breaking athlete. But Greg is also famous for one of the biggest shocks in Olympic history – cutting his head on a diving board, and the revelations that followed. This episode was first broadcast 17th November 2018.
A longer version of this story is available as a podcast.
Presenter: Sofia Bettiza
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Image: Greg Louganis
Credit: Getty Images
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