The greatest diver of all-time? Greg Louganis at Seoul 1988 🇺🇸 | Athlete Highlights

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US-American diver Greg Louganis is frequently called the greatest diver of all-time. He won four Olympic gold medals in the 3m Springboard and the 10m Platform Diving events. Starting at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics on home soil, Louganis claimed the Gold medal both on the springboard and platform for the first time. Four years later, at the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, he repeated his gold medal journey, becoming the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Prior to the Final in Seoul, Greg Louganis suffered a concussion after his head struck the springboard during the preliminary rounds. However, he still managed to qualify for the Finals where, showing perseverance and determination, Louganis delivered an outstanding performance to complete his incredible comeback. Enjoy watching all of his Seoul 1988 medal performances!
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[@froglap]

Easily the most beautiful diver ever. The Chinese divers are technically brilliant- no question- and Tom Daly (UK) is close to Louganis - but no one has ever matched his indefinable grace. The way he lifts his legs, his control, the grace of his movements - the combination is unmatched. Being able to watch Greg over and over is a joy I thank KZbin for all the time.

[@stacythomas1587]

I totally agree. The Chinese are technically brilliant but they hit the water so fast and wth no passion. Greg is just poetry in Motion and seems to float in space b4 "sliding" into the water.....plus he always elicits an emotional response.

[@nongaybajado4531]

😊

[@user-vh2xk8xp2w]

​@@stacythomas1587😅

[@thomaspeters5889]

I guess you don't watch women divers .

[@jaquelinemacias8158]

Así es hay muy buenos clavadistas no hay duda pero nadie como Greg Louganis.❤❤❤❤

[@UpRoaryus]

He is to diving what Baryshnikov is to dance. His form and grace in the air, precision and control and making it look easy, as well as beautiful. Gorgeous to watch.

[@treebles]

well said, i 100% agree! 🥇

[@MrA1582000]

Excellent comparison

[@paulojrmsantos8]

" " There are two categories of divers: Those who perform with magnificent skill, grace, beauty, and courage. Then there is Greg Louganis. " The greatest of all times.

[@MollyT119]

The GOAT of Olympic diving. His name belongs in that elite class with great athletes like Biles, Phelps, Lewis, Flo Jo, Torres, etc. Even after that NASTY head injury and stitches, he came right back. NOBODY did it like Greg Louganis. He’s an incredible role model, and he’s still in great shape, and still uses his platform to help people. Outstanding human being. ❤️

[@treebles]

💯 agree ❣️

[@JustMe-ej2zs]

That part

[@M00159]

I agree. I remember watching him dive when I was little. I marveled at his perfection. Nobody can dive like Greg Louganis. The best diver of all time in my book.

[@LLee-oe8nz]

He is the kind of diver that you remembered forever, his charisma, his graceful dive, his aura .. he's just unforgettable.

[@tonibutts8828]

How freakin elegant and smooth..he sliced through the water like butter. and soars!! Just plain beautiful..

[@polarbearsrus6980]

"like butta"...

[@Honey-vz1qq]

Unbelievable. I watched him do all these dives back in the 80s on tv during the Olympics, and seeing them again is still mind-blowing.

[@chuckmclaughlin9490]

HIS DIVING IS PURE POETRY IN MOTION. NEVER MORE THAN A VERTICAL ENTRY INTO THE WATER AND BARELY A RIPPLE. PERFECTION!

[@seancamacho4273]

You’re perfection

[@rolettetolentino9371]

yes! perfection!

[@robertseah3416]

He is the reason why I like to watch diving competition now. No one has his grace and elegant style to date.

[@mikewilkins2030]

I kinda think his conditioning and fitness helped with that!

[@pascibs1579]

I agree! I watch it because of him.

[@gregengel1616]

@Tian Anthony what a disease you are for saying that.

[@tammywolfley1674]

@Tian Anthony you can be infected by a person with a cold, so what's your point?

[@malmz1]

@@tammywolfley1674 that’s not how you get AIDS

[@mtnlvr2157]

Not only the best diver and a pleasure to watch, he's the kindest person I've ever met. Class act all the way.

[@mackdaddy6652]

Best of the best. Also,it appears that in 1988, everything is a springboard, every round is round 1 and everything is 3m. 🤣🤣

[@inevitable854]

Class act? Was that before or after he cut himself on the board and bled in the pool with his h.i.v. infected blood and didn't tell anyone?

[@pamelafulks582]

@@inevitable854 BOTH.

[@skzion2]

@@inevitable854 HIV can be transmitted in a pool, in particular a chlorinated one? Who knew?

[@tammywolfley1674]

@@inevitable854 he is a class act. Back then is was taboo to even mention anything like that. I'm sure you would have done the same.

[@giselleyvette]

I can’t believe those scores. He deserved 10s all around. Wow.

[@topherd1011]

He can do the difficult dives for sure but I thoroughly enjoy his 3m performances of some of the simplest dives there are.. he makes them look like masterpieces.

[@treebles]

agreed, the are definitely masterpieces! he makes them look so graceful + effortless!

[@margaretpare8206]

Sometimes the easiest are the hardest to do

[@francobelomusic]

This is my first time seeing him. I am a classical musician and never have I thought that diving could be elevated into an art form like this. Wow!

[@chrisrandall2710]

Same thing, different mindset... try the gymnastics...

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Most olympic sports are art.

[@rythymb1]

Awesome comment well put. Oh do I agree. Huge fan of diving now thanks to him. But of course he is the best ever RESPECT.

[@mercurypillis5417]

HES LIKE AN ANGEL!!!

[@wtwrush]

Anyone who has truly mastered a skill has transformed it into art, in my opinion. We call it martial arts, why wouldn’t we consider other sports the same way? Diving is gymnastics into a pool, gymnastics is ultimately a form of dance, and dancing is an art

[@GenXsinglefree]

He was so steady and consistent that whenever he planted his feet at the end of the diving board, you expected to see beauty, grace and flawless execution.

[@robertseah1824]

The most elegant diver ever. No other olympic champion divers come close.

[@damianop100]

Agreed. There has been no one like him. As you say, his elegance is breaktaking. And the extension of his body, he's like a soaring eagle.

[@KarenJMoore1]

He looks like he’s floating when he’s in the air.

[@darrenzinck7686]

I agree that he looked great, but the level of difficulty then compared to now is light years apart. In, my opinion, gymnastic is the same. I watched a documentary recently with Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton and their gold metal routines are as basic as the come.

[@robertseah1824]

@@darrenzinck7686 Agree but divers today lack elegant and grace when they dive.

[@darrenzinck7686]

@@robertseah1824 I can see that, my point is more about the difficulty of the dives now

[@jct35j]

He is so elegant, poised and with perfect form. Amazing control.

[@Dianelee999]

Greg had a “stillness” to his efforts. His economy of motion and immaculate technique make him the best I have ever seen. 💜

[@betsyross2.065]

Only one name comes to mind when it comes to diving and it's Greg Louganis,he was flawless....

[@acdc2183]

Also for me, once I read "he was the Nadia comaneci of diving", but unfortunately he wasn't that popular even though he got the perfect scores as well.

[@noski33]

@@acdc2183 he was very popular! Only diver to win back to back Olympic gold in both springboard & platform (1984 & 1988)!

[@marilynwasserman3273]

Amazing diver. Always seemed to have time to spare when diving. Never looked hurried or rushed or tense. Just perfect control as if gravity bent to his will, and he only fell when he wanted to.

[@jcortese3300]

I remember seeing a slo-mo of him doing a swan dive years ago, and he had the most serene, peaceful expression on his face the whole time. Amazing training and talent.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

He was truly amazing. He made diving pure art. I don't think any other male diver comes close to him.

[@nineteensixty8726]

I never watched or appreciated diving, until I watched Greg at the Olympics. His talent leaves me speechless

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

Absolutely gorgeous diving. Poetry in motion.

[@jfryrn]

Such grace, he commands the board. No other diver has even come close to his finesse

[@everydayebony]

Born in 2007 so I’ve never heard of Greg Louganis but got this in my recommended and this guys is AWESOME 👏🏽🤩❤️

[@jraaccounts]

he is the GOAT of diving. he exceeds all superlatives.

[@ilanakarp]

Watching Greg dive still gives me chills! His rips are still impressive! He was a huge reason I started diving, growing up in San Diego in the 80’s if you dove he was not just a hometown hero but a huge role model!

[@vaskylark]

He was a beautiful diver. I remember watching him at more than one Olympics.

[@benji35_]

he still is a diver

[@mannyguzman8222]

This 1988 I don't think so this more then 30 years old

[@blackraven763]

@@mannyguzman8222 Yes more than 30 years ago... He still resides in California with his husband and trains dogs for a living and travels the world. He's 61 years old. Still young if you ask me. Lol... And still in GREAT shape for his age.

[@valerieteti1755]

@@blackraven763 I just read Greg and his husband have agreed to separate this year. Sad

[@paulhomsy2751]

Still the best ! Greg Louganis is unequaled. His style is pure perfection.

[@gaylemamabutterfly]

He made it look so easy. So graceful.

[@alaly1027]

As someone who can't even float, from watching his dives, he seems like He is extremely technically sound and consistent. Like in this video I felt like they were showing me the same dive over and over. Is they were different dives but because he was so technically strong it just looked perfect all the time.

[@vicks827]

I watched this 35 years ago and I’m still at awe of Greg Lougainis while watching this. He is so perfect! I love him ❤

[@melissawittman]

I remember watching this Olympic performance. He is truly the master. He gets such height and is completely vertical upon entry consistently. It is a beautiful thing to watch.

[@sandrarice4197]

He has such an elegant silhouette. I never knew there were so many different styles of diving. Amazingly beautiful diving.❤

[@jraaccounts]

he's like a swan. there's simply nobody like him. still takes my breath away.

[@corimcmahon477]

He was pure perfection in motion.

[@loscano]

Greg Louganis is the reason I fell in love with watching this sport when I was a kid. It's like his mind is in tune with every muscle fiber in his body!.. Wow! 🤩

[@46foryounger]

Everytime I watch divers I just come back and see the GOAT. No one looks as beautiful as GL🥰

[@tweeterpie1]

I was mesmerized by Greg Louganis’s for years & probably never missed a televised performance of his competitions. I remember being completely horrified when he hit his head on the board, during the Seoul Olympics. I was literally crying tears of joy as he continued to bravely compete & win yet another Gold Metal. Greg was pure art in motion whenever he dived & I personally don’t believe that anyone else has ever come close to the same level of grace as him while diving.

[@bang8622]

He was amazing but there have been some which are at his level althought the graceful side to diving has gone since the required dives are no longer part of the competition phase when you're at senior levels

[@suelyons531]

You understand that when he hit his head and had 4 stitches he never told the doctors he was HIV right? This guy is no hero.

[@SUPERSPAZD]

@@suelyons531 that's all you have to add?!?

[@treebles]

@@suelyons531 ~ he is absolutely a hero! unless you can proffer absolution, i gently ask you to think about who are you to cast judgement??

[@dittohead7044]

@@suelyons531 I understand but there were so many unknowns at that time. They were treated like social outcasts and surely the drs wore gloves? You can hate the sin, not the sinner. Or at least try

[@deee8784]

I remember growing up and watching all his events on tv. He is just the best. I just wish that we could see him more on tv as sports commentator. A lot of people would love to see that....hello to all the TV networks!!!

[@skittles5347]

Until I watched this, I had sadly forgotten how truly tremendous of a diver he really is.

[@treebles]

i had not forgotten, i just came back after watching the greatest divers in our current games, but he still is perfection’

[@angelsmusic5550]

there are many great divers in the world but Greg is the absolute master of Diving!!!

[@carolharris2401]

I love watching him dive so elegant and graceful. His vertical entries were amazing. He made 1988 olympics memorable for me

[@janetagar4536]

His grace and elegance is a beauty to behold.John Curry did the same when skating.

[@l.c.8798]

Seeing his minimal splashes is so satisfying to watch...seems no one can really do that these days. He looks like he could do this in his sleep.

[@pureffm]

The hair style preferences have changed, now they don't have hair so it's harder to prevent spashes.

[@joyven8591]

I'd suggest watching the Chinese divers

[@l.c.8798]

@@joyven8591 they can do it, yeah that's true

[@blueskygal255]

he has perfect control of his body. it's beautiful to watch.

[@topherd1011]

The Chinese do it very very well. As much as I hate to admit that.

[@purberri]

I remember watching him he was so wonderful

[@arnoldaguilar8704]

He was an art in motion.I was a drooling fan. Millions of years ago

[@joevypaulsen2819]

He is amazing. The precision, focus and discipline are perfect. He was there to win it..

[@noski33]

Not to mention his gracefulness in every dive

[@chrispavlich9656]

I can’t believe he was only getting 8’s, 8.5’s and 9’s for those dives.

[@KorZen10]

tbf, 9 is practically the maximum

[@kaymill5565]

What were they taking points from??? He was perfect.

[@yvonne2965]

They took him for granted

[@aveanatas4236]

Maybe judges back then didn't want to give 10 even the though the diver deserve so. Just like gymnast.

[@havoclimb]

The rules for tucks used to be stricter than they are now I think. If feet and knees weren't close enough together they took more points off.

[@carsynagen3525]

Man those editors did a great job lmao. 3M Springboard Final Round 1 on the screen for the entire finals of the platform. terrific

[@PragueImport]

Stunning! He brings tears into my eyes when I watch it now.

[@SUPERSPAZD]

@Tian Anthony grow up.

[@annbush1826]

He was perfection.

[@isabellelise8231]

Greg Louganis is the best diver in the world

[@sambo7734]

I miss the required dives. I know it could get a bit tedious but we never see simple dives executed so beautifully anymore

[@mena94x3]

I feel the same way. Same with figure skating...

[@adamadappa]

It is a pity. In those dives elegance and beauty show through perfectly

[@arundhati5760]

Unbelievable he is. No one has this smooth performance. Absolutely elegant.

[@8swerve]

Always a gift to watch Greg Louganis dive even tough he represented a country other than mine.

[@Freckles1124]

Beautiful! The closest thing to perfection with dives! He was my hero during my career!

[@ephemeral2022]

His dives are so elegant and precise! 💖

[@seancamacho4273]

You’re elegant and precise

[@SUPERSPAZD]

@@seancamacho4273 You make way too many weird af comments like this.

[@seancamacho4273]

@@SUPERSPAZD and? I am but an anonymous person on KZbin just like you. And I’m oddly satisfied it bothered you enough to say something.

[@SUPERSPAZD]

@@seancamacho4273 😂

[@jeauxlynn]

Definition of perfection! Strength & elegance!

[@stephenheliodor776]

Beautiful Diver and Beautiful Man !!

[@damianr4697]

Absolutely. The best ever. Poetry in motion.

[@Free-bt6gn]

We didn't realize we were witnessing greatness. I just watch some of the Olympic trails and none were as good as Greg!

[@XX-gy7ue]

I AGREE , HE WAS MAGNIFICENT ! HEROIC AND BEAUTIFUL !

[@MrA1582000]

Just watch the recent competition (2021) and no one came near his flawless entry.

[@tinawelch5524]

Yeah I kept looking for the barely there splash!

[@autumnskye5882]

Video of him diving platform at 58, no slash! Still graceful. Makes diving an art!!!

[@treebles]

what does slash refer to? like he has not lost any of his art?

[@samkitijain9976]

@@treebles I think they meant splash

[@karenward267]

He was/is such a magnificent diver. I love how he looks so cool with his silver hair.

[@marventurestv249]

Best Diver I've ever seen so far with poise and elegance. Amazing and Great Job Louganis Greg.

[@ottoyolipse2991]

One of the greatest icon in diving up to nowadays that perfect timing as heaged still mesmerizing and simply the best of all time two thumbs up Greg

[@richrepublican3493]

Such elegance and poise in motion.

[@raceface_m2579]

Whoa. I’ve never seen that small amount of splash before

[@Mansuyihson]

He's perfect at all! Nice body, handsome man and an excelent athlete.

[@johnlabus7359]

I had forgotten how effortless, clean and extraordinary his diving was.

[@rainecormier2935]

The algorithm brought me here and I don't regret it, I've literally never seen anything so smooth in my life 🥲

[@rhiannonrede]

Def the best ever! Still can't take my eyes off of him diving such grace, strength & beauty. Would love to meet him some day. Absolutely stunning after all these years.

[@polyprinz]

Is that even a question? He is the greatest of all-time.

[@kathybahr2323]

His scoring wasn’t fair ! Greg dove a purrfect “ 10” with each and every dive regardless of technical difficulty! I’ve never watched any other Diver who did so with absolutely nearly every dive!

[@charlescoryn9614]

Yes, it's so true........His entries into the water with his body absolutely straight are magnificent. It's surreal to watch his perfection..... No one even approaches his skill and perfection ......

[@Arrica101]

Some of these dives are 10s and were clearly under scored, not all of them though

[@edifying]

Agreed. Some of those judges wouldn't give a dolphin a 10.

[@edifying]

@@Arrica101 Agreed not every dive was a 10. But wouldn't you like to know what some judges were downgrading him on. Some of those dives were so well executed I can't imagine them being done any better. Would be interesting to hear the judges critique.

[@dannymorgan7252]

He just glide right into the water. It’s just so smooth

[@nikamaal]

He was such a great diver. I remember as a child watching when he hit his head on the diving board and still won GOLD.

[@KishBish]

yes, I remember that too.. amazing

[@winleysindam5446]

In this olympic 1988? Or other competition?

[@46foryounger]

Definitely the 🐐 the man is a work of art🌹

[@louisasmith9388]

BEST EVER! Unlike anyone else, he seems to linger in the air, after launching himself higher than anyone else (whether springboard or platform). Enters the water like slicing into warm butter, no splash on many entries. He is beautiful as a duvet, a kind encouraging diving practice partner, a decent human being with unparalleled compassion and humility. Grace personified.

[@louisasmith9388]

EDIT: * not “duvet” (diver). (I’m not grace and technical perfection under pressure; but he is).

[@OneAdam12Adam]

​@@louisasmith9388you can edit your original post you know...

[@chrisstauffer5940]

absolutely the greatest of all time.

[@rizaldepe8299]

He's very amazing my first time to watched his compilation dives its very impressive.He's a complete packages good looking man,Talented and tall he has a perfect body.

[@arleneauditor7232]

My God it looks like you just drop a coin into the water. 😍😍😍 This is what talent is all about. Just wooow

[@debbiereha1739]

It’s like the water is welcoming him in. Perfect. I’ve never seen such beauty! No splash. Amazing diver. He is still the world’s best I think. The pride of the USA!

[@eyefills]

He is the greatest. Really wonderful humble person too. -Rick&Morgan

[@yichenlee3633]

Legend has it that round 1 of 3m springboard at Seoul still hasn’t finished to this day.

[@curanderotango]

May God bless Greg Louganis always. thank you Greg for what you did for our nation!!....

[@treebles]

amen!

[@paulwright6044]

The intern strikes again. Apparently, all the dives were on the 3m springboard during round 1. Someone is getting a write-up.

[@jdeltaruff]

I noticed that too, goofed up real good

[@mena94x3]

So glad I’m not the only one bothered by this. I was scrolling down the comments to see if someone else had mentioned it so I wouldn’t have to. 😂😂😂

[@jovanalsti]

Louganis is walking his dog and it still says "3m Springboard, Round 1"

[@greenheart9269]

yeah

[@rashida7777]

He was beautiful period.

[@732mojo]

he was way beyond his time.. and that last 10m dive.. i could feel his emotion of executing all that practice for 4 years come to fruition..

[@TyroneBeiron]

The solo mo reveals Greg’s true form, how he actually pauses or holds it at the end, and then… and that straight line into the water. 🥇

[@Cat-no8ts]

His form is phenomenal! Very elegant, strong and confident.

[@damianr4697]

Still have a picture of him diving on my wall. Magical grace.

[@ilovesuisse1]

How nice to see a guy without a beard. Greg’s dives are awesome, so beautifully done.

[@TheTmshuman]

Adept, masterful, perfection, impeccable, superlative, all fall woefully short of describing this man on a diving board.

[@treebles]

is it too shallow for me to add handsome!??

[@zohhako]

Absolutely incredible athlete.

[@theazraaiazuha]

The sense of calm watching him dives. Pure elegance.

[@pascibs1579]

The G.O.A.T! I remember watching him on tv and having the biggest crush! No one even comes close to him on the board.

[@treebles]

same!!

[@jomama55ful]

Wow, this takes me back. I was a collegiate diver (Palomar Collage in San Marcos) during those days, and would practice at Saddleback college in Mission Viejo. Greg was based at that college and prepping for the Olympics in 1976. I got to watch him practicing on the 10 meter platform while my team mates and I were working the 1 meter and 3 meter boards. Never got to meet him personally, but that was one of my "proximity to greatness" moments in my life. Great times... My coach at the time was Bernie Wrightson, the 3 meter gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. I made the California State Championship finals in 1977, (20th over all on the 3 Meter, just shy of All American). I had a shot at the 1980 Olympics, but the boycott (and a women entering my life) killed that. Bernie believed I had what it would take to get there. I was good, but not Greg's caliber. I did a 4 1/2 once on the 3 meter, but barely 😉

[@treebles]

wow, great story! thanks for sharing! also, great accomplishments + you have great english!

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

Gorgeous! Beautiful diver.. great toe point.

[@plantsforlife1120]

True PERFECTION!!! Most Gorgeous diver EVER!!! A most PROFESSIONAL athlete!!!