Louganis joined Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Ronn Richard in a conversation on the power of embracing difference and diversity, and the impact of the Games on participants and the Greater Cleveland community.
Louganis’ visit to Cleveland is a double anniversary for the diver who broke records and won hearts at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. Thirty years ago, he trained as a member of the U.S. Olympic dive team as Busbey Natatorium at Cleveland State University. Twenty years ago, the gold medalist broke ground when he came out publicly at Gay Games IV in New York.
Louganis also served as a special ambassador to the Gay Games and took part in the Opening Ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.