Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a renowned diver, made history as the first individual to receive a perfect score from Olympic judges for one of his dives. With his impressive skills, he earned a total of four gold medals, with two in 1984 and the remaining two in 1988, where he dominated the men’s events. Despite facing discrimination due to his sexual orientation and losing endorsements when he came out during the AIDS epidemic, Louganis has since become an influential LGBT activist. He is also now a mentor for the U.S. diving team.
Greg Louganis
Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill began skating at eight years old and by the time she was 12, she was already outperforming her competitors in competitions. Her outstanding routine at the 1976 Winter Olympics won her a gold medal, and she even has a skating move named after her – the Hamill Camel, which involves transitioning from a camel spin to a sit spin. Even decades after her performance, Hamill remained a beloved athlete and made frequent appearances on television.
Dorothy Hamill