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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

24 Feb 1995

Page 12

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1995

Page

12

Louganis AIDS revelation marks historic Olympic silence

Diving legend Greg Louganis disclosed that he has AIDS after being HIV positive when winning two diving golds at the 1988 Seoul Games. The report lists other prominent athletes who died of AIDS or related complications, including Arthur Ashe and Bill White.

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Arthur Ashe Glenn Burke John Curry Esteban DeJesus Bill Goldsworthy Magic Johnson Chad Kinch Tim Richmond Jerry Smith Thomas Waddell U.S Alan Wiggins
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Louganis earns right to tell his story his way

Greg Louganis announced he has AIDS, sparking mixed reactions as he defends his timing and explains he chose to disclose after retirement. The four time Olympic gold medalist faced scrutiny over sexuality and illness while emphasizing the broader need to challenge stigma and educate the public.

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Louganis Ashe Johnson Laker Seoul South Korea U.S
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Diver Louganis Faces AIDS Secret At Seoul Olympics

Greg Louganis reveals in People and Out magazines excerpts from Breaking The Surface that he tested HIV positive in March 1988 and feared discovery during drug tests and travel. He recalls injuring his head during preliminaries and the panic over possible blood in the pool as teammates worried about medals.

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Louganis New York Greg Louganis People Magazine Out Magazine ABC U.S Jim Puffer Ron O’brien O’brien Puffer Ron International Olympic Committee IOC Francois Carrard
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