Greg Louganis' Incredible Gold Medal Comeback - Seoul 1988 Olympics

[@Jen-lc5yc]

Louganis is the greatest. He was poetry in motion. Be never rushed. Looked relaxed. Exquisite.

[@niamhbailey8155]

His entries into the water are perfect!!!

[@damianop100]

Absolutely beautiful. I remember once during one of his Olympics a commentator who had run out of superlatives said, "And on top of it all, he gets extra points simply for showing up in a bathing suit". Meaning his physical presence was itself beautiful.

[@zippyzipster46]

Best diver ever. Platform and springboard. Simply the GOAT.

[@siletsahar]

I know absolutely nothing about diving. But I can recognize the beauty in his movements ^^

[@Jen-jo5qu]

He is an absolutely graceful athlete. Wow. He has a gift.

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

Did you see him in ESPN’s body issue last month? At 56 still perfect! He helped coach our 2016 team at Rio.

[@Jen-jo5qu]

It's just not fair when people age so beautifully!

[@alisay8313]

I see him at meets once in a while, he still has an athlete's body, don't know how he does it

[@cameliap1146]

@@Jen-jo5qu 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimantonino4394]

As an NCAA diver myself (late 70’s), Greg has always been the very best I’ve ever watched. His grace is unmatched in my book. The most basic dive in the book, his Forward layout is textbook perfect!

[@abudoggie.no.number]

That is honestly the most stunningly beautiful dive I've ever seen. Simply amazing.

[@homosapienas6184]

Perfect entry... elegantly executed... he's a legendary

[@theenglishtongue1365]

"A legend".

[@mjremy2605]

Legendary diver, or a legend. Finish your sentence.

[@abudoggie.no.number]

@@mjremy2605 I think someone might have hit 'enter' by mistake . . .

[@Pinkapotomus]

I remember watching this when I was young. He was so graceful and made it look effortless.

[@happydorkgirl]

I swear to God on some of those dives the water simply opened up and accepted him. Some of those splashes could scarcely be called such.

[@rachelgarber1423]

happydorkgirl Ikr, he was awesome

[@roberthudson1959]

Diving without splashing is called "ripping" the dive, and he did more often than anyone else. For a long time, Louganis was the only diver with perfect scores in both the 3-meter and 10-meter events.

[@RespiratoryDrive-vy9ih]

Opened up for him. Just like his lover Antwan.

[@Simslord15]

Thats wat is supposed to happen im a diver

[@ma.erikaveliz9183]

, nfl de

[@ChubbyMonkeys]

He retained the art form of body movement from the air, into the water. That was some magnificent diving.

[@OMGIGILY]

I cried watching his documentary. He is my hero. He is so absolutely strong and inspiring!

[@adrianashby1033]

Unless we all forgot Greg owned the 10m as well. Simply the best diver ever. Met him a while back. Such a nice guy. Couldn't ask for more. Great role model top bloke.

[@sandragodfrey5805]

I never missed an event when Greg Loganis was competing. He was so elegant!

[@brianharder7714]

Funny to see him flash that smile before one of his last, technical dives. Very pretty telling about how composed he was even though one blown dive would have cost him. Brilliant on all fronts.

[@MuscleDaddyCMH]

One of the most elegant divers to this day!

[@lillieannensorensen6512]

Who was the journalist who said, "there are two categories of divers. There are those who perform with magnificent skill, grace, beauty, and courage. Then there is greg louganis." ? Whoever he was he called it.

[@Sharak19]

what is that quote supposed to mean exactly?

[@lillieannensorensen6512]

Pedarsag I said, "who was that journalist...." not "I am that journalist..."

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

Bud Greenspan was the journalist and cinematographer who made that correct comment.

[@Amae4444]

Pedarsag The quote simply put,means he was in a League unto his own. He was all that and alot more ☺

[@Amae4444]

Helen Eschenbacher Thankyou for answering that ☺😇

[@susandilaudo9534]

He was so incredibly talented. And handsome. I was 11 at the time and obsessed with gymnastics, but i tuned in to watch him.

[@mariannetuazon3843]

Never saw a great, consistent diver even upto now like Greg… so much grace when diving.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

The best diver ever to grace the world stage. Not only was he technically almost perfect, and in some cases perfect, his elegance and symmetry we're out of this world.

[@dawdsonpinto9167]

Greg movements is like a song performed by notes, the weight of a hummingbird ... The charm of sound in the middle of nowhere .... What athlete, man and fantastic jumper ... Every day I see the jumps his fictions delighted with the love he puts every jump every move ... will appear another? No! The answer already exists, it is fantastic !!!!

[@Dan.50]

He's still untouchable to this day!

[@valeriemcdowell2111]

The greatest diver EVER!

[@TheSunUpInTheSky]

WOW. This is diving. You can tell this man loves the water.

[@tara-w8z]

he's half Samoan....its in his genetics to love water ❤

[@bulldawgs2002]

I remember a fluff piece where the Chinese studied Greg’s form because he was so perfect. They used it to train their divers.

[@charliechan6827]

Greg is a true American hero.

[@60vmedina]

Divers of today might be perfect or almost perfect technically but the grace and elegance of Louganis, never.

[@melguzman3737]

Absolutely! He made it look effortless

[@farisdziauddin5368]

very true indeed!! He is legendary. I still remember watching him on tele during Olympics 88. The aura that he brought to the pool was simply amazing.

[@aafsterlife9647]

Same with gymnasts. No one at the top has yet rivalled Comaneci's unique poise and fluidity.

[@grainnegowen5758]

@@aafsterlife9647 I agree wholeheartedly

[@slavavl1495]

Every cook praises his own broth 😁

[@muslit]

Louganis was beautiful to watch.

[@thewelder3538]

Everyone should just marvel at the three and a half twisting reverse at 01:22. Not only was it executed perfectly, but the entry was flawless. Just amazing.

[@arcticgoddess]

Greg Louganis' dives looked so strong, yet so artistically pure, it made me think of what athletes would have looked like at the first Olympics in Greece. I always found his most simple dives the most pure and beautiful. Sad about his childhood and struggles in life, I was so happy to see him involved with Red Bull Cliff Diving and had to search these dives. ❤

[@daniellopez9051]

Didn’t know diving could look that aesthetic

[@marlaboye5822]

I am putting together a montage of his dives and finally getting a Wheaties box for a Video Editing class at the University of Texas at Austin. I could watch him for hours. Love the music on this clip.

[@indiana6941]

This is beautiful!

[@jgvaughn1]

Has never been anyone better than Greg.

[@NiinaKP]

he is just the best. Hands down.

[@chubidelrosario4417]

He's so gorgeous

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

I noticed that too, besides no splash

[@pomptonqueen]

Paris 2024 just ended and I had to look up Greg Louganis vids. He got me interested in diving many years ago. The Chinese are super technical, but Greg had an elegance they don't come close to matching. I still think he is the best diver of all time.

[@Cynthia-qo9wu]

Wow he's since guy I met him in 2005 he's wAs in a speedo store in the Falls mall in Miami he's was so sweet 😀

[@k.alanball3000]

As elegant, beautiful, and as “perfect” as any human being has ever been, or ever could be.

[@timrobinson9068]

Unbelievably talented athlete

[@stonew1927]

Was this after he hit his head on the board? I wish that had been shown to give it greater context. Greg was amazing in these dives. His form in the air, his entries... sheer perfection!

[@mikeosmolak1864]

Yes it was after he hit his head, that in itself is fantastic!!!

[@stephaniek1076]

They did show that particular dive in this lineup, where he hits the board.

[@stonew1927]

@@stephaniek1076 Not sure what you are referring to. It wasn't in the video . . .

[@ricardovasconez643]

He is the best of all times 😎😎😎

[@Lisa-iz7fr]

The way he made diving look so easy, he's the goat.

[@arunparti3744]

Don't forget he came back after a head injury. It is always difficult to make a comeback. And what a comeback it was. Perfect

[@juangelfernandez1131]

WOW! WHAT A PERFORMANCES! Simply... AMAZING.

[@tonyaneely2162]

Loved watching him dive, so graceful.

[@Wthemim]

He's such a perfect diver of all time .and looked nice at this age. Saw him last night on TV ccoking show "Chop" he still looks great.

[@КсенияКогалева]

Greg Louganis is God in the Air!

[@epdenton1563]

This is the BEST DIVES i have seen so far in my existence. :)

[@ОльгаБалацун]

Очень красивый мужчина ! По сложности технике и грациозности прыжков даже в наше время ему нет равных !!!

[@tazpot]

Greg is completely on another level even compared to drivers now he is very elegant and beautiful to watch.

[@ОльгаБалацун]

Увидела видео как Грэг ударился головой о край трамплина ! Душа в пятки ушла от страха за него ! Сильный смелый и мужественный парень !

[@joemaru249]

I remember watching this on tv when i was young,i never thought someday i going there in seoul korea.I love olympic.

[@Jbwynn14]

He was so close to the water....he had to get it done much quicker. Always a joy to watch him!

[@encoretp]

The Art of Diving

[@roxy5588]

Every single one of his dives were perfection! Greg Louganis is a legend. He barely made one splash just textbook perfect. I am actually wowed. 😱

[@XX-gy7ue]

TALK ABOUT BEAUTY IN MOTION ! WOW AND HOW !

[@sues9809]

Loved watching him dive! Such an amazing, beautiful diver! ❤️🤍💙

[@gregfortruth]

A champion in his own time is THE champion of that time. I am sure he would do what is necessary today to have been a champion. Sport moves on and improves. You cannot compare.

[@uneedmorepeople]

That spot on his head is when he bust his head in the games came back and won gold INCREDIBLE

[@HenriNoddnsock-xd7jw]

There's no debate. Louganis is the G.O.A.T.

[@leeandramurphy5903]

Even the way he pointed his toes was perfect.

[@dmetriarobinson4068]

He should be awarded a medal higher than a gold medal..

[@domingapineda9998]

Beautifully done!!!! Amazing !!!

[@karensmith7487]

Consummate Style, Grace, and Class. I adore him!!

[@Sd73lola]

Still here in 2024. He is a legend ❤

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

In 88, I watched this and said Id dive off the high dive before i started college...still working up the nerve lol! Even the divers at a div 3 school, with no scholarships, were amazing!

[@nbh313]

Truly deserve a gold medal

[@soniaqable]

he was fabulous. amazing to watch.

[@ricardogonzaleztrujillo6408]

Excelente deportista y gran leyenda y ejemplo para otros jóvenes con las mismas aspiraciones

[@coffycakes]

Graceful! He made it look easy!

[@raphaelgracia551]

Last dive went so incredibly close to the board... Again.

[@egiboww]

Champion! Never give up👏

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Greg is the best diver on the springboard.

[@pinkeyegasms]

Greg Louganis IS Diving!

[@adrianashby1033]

Look at 1.11 who the hell these days has time and grace like that to wait during the reverse. For those who say he isn't strong enough. He damn well was he just made it look effortless. The Chinese took all footage of his hurdle and based all their training on that. Like MJ to basketball Greg was just made to dive.

[@ObamAmerican48]

He's the diving GOAT.

[@MuhammadRidwan-zg4ek]

Of course, this is most beautiful diving!

[@wayneward-u8w]

Wow...absolutely amazing....a legend..a hero an incredible athlete...and role model

[@nazdizen8275]

Amazing ❤️

[@fuzzyscarfandmittens4772]

Those are some mad diving skills. His entry on every single one was perfect!

[@user-ut4zw6so6o]

He was/is an incredibly nice guy as well.

[@rommelronquillo4500]

The absolute perfection in every dive sets him apart from any diver there is.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

……he just slips into the water, with nary a ripple……… wonderful precision, grace, & athleticism………

[@burgy76]

I just remember that being in the news when it happened, it actually happened at the Olympics on an earlier dive but he won anyway, he really was the best ever! I think they gave him stitches and probably had to shave the area.

[@cryu-uu3is]

Greg is the best diver on the planet.

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

Just wonderful--perfection!

[@makzhie2362]

It's really perfect...wow

[@thejen24]

Gorgeous on all facets. The greatest

[@roxy5588]

Amazing diver! Remarkably legendary!!! 😎😎😎

[@muffin0147]

Perfection!!!!

[@francisnguyen6349]

I'm happy to comeback, Gerg Louganis.

[@koxken]

Excelent Greg you still impress to the audience

[@МаринаМихалева-п9и]

he looks like he's very much at ease with himself

[@maricarmencamina8580]

Campeón,que perfección en todos los saltos ,unoparece un Cristo en la cruz pero a la inversa,Cuanto trabajo!!! Smerece ser campeón olímpico

[@pamalogy]

Greg wins on form and finesse to this day. Entries have come to a new standard that the Chinese have perfected. Level of difficulty is also increasing beyond Greg. He's still up their with the best if not holding his lead. Yes, style means that much. It's more important than points. It's just not how the game is stacked up.

[@Shahrdad]

He does something I've never seen any other diver do: he gives the impression of flight at the top of his dive, as if for a moment he's somewhat just suspended in midair. I don't know how he did that.

[@gloriaminguini5992]

SENSACIONAL !!! PERFEITÍSSIMO 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

And, he still dives with that precision, barely a splash. Amazing!!

[@jmer9126]

how do you know?

[@nanard9915]

Certainement le meilleur plongeur de tous les temps...