Greg louganis, pioneering gay athlete and a fourtime olympic gold medalist, is the subject of back on board. Greg louganis bounces back to win gold in seoul in. Three years ago we read that olympic champion diver greg louganis was returning to the sport of diving as a coach and olympic mentor after a two decadelong. He took part in his first olympic games, the 1976 montreal games, aged just 16 and claimed silver in. Greg louganis makes its world premiere at the 2014. Part biography, part social exploration this film reveals louganis evolution.
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