Early lifeGreg Louganis was adopted at 9 months by Frances and Peter Louganis, who lived in Lemon Grove, CA, just outside of San Diego. Teased and bullied as a child for the dark skin he inherited from his Samoan father and for his learning "differences," he turned to what he could ...
Over the years, Louganis has battled addiction to pills and alcohol. He has attended rehab and therapy, and he knows his triggers and how to handle the darkness of depression. Reflecting on his suicide attempts, he says, “I’m grateful I didn’t do it. I see all the things I wou...