Greg Louganis: the Death-Defying Diver - a podcast by BBC World Service

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 podcast was first released on the 17th November 2018.



Presenter: Sofia Bettiza
Producer: Maryam Maruf

Image: Greg Louganis
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