Olympic legend sells off his gold medals and flees US for fresh start
US Olympic gold medal winner announces huge life decision over Facebook
- Olympic diving legend Greg Louganis, aged 65, is moving to Panama for a fresh start after selling his California home and many of his possessions.
- Louganis, who secured five Olympic medals between 1976 and 1988, announced his relocation via Facebook, expressing satisfaction with the sale of his property.
- He recently auctioned three of his Olympic medals – two golds from 1984 and 1988, and a silver from 1976 – fetching over $400,000 in July.
- Louganis explained he sold the medals because he "needed the money," attributing this necessity to past management issues.
- A vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, and mental health, Louganis stated his move aims for self-discovery away from external distractions.