Greg Louganis, a 65-year-old Olympic legend, has decided to sell his medals and leave his home in California to start a new life in Panama.
The legendary springboard diver, who is regarded as the greatest diver in the sport’s history, won five ’Olympic medals between 1976 and 1988.
The 65-year-old American wrote on Facebook, “So, as life moves forward, what are you prepared to leave behind?
“I am 65 years old, and I am asking just that. I am no longer who I used to think I was. Not even close to
“’What” other people or “Who” other people think I am.
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“I have auctioned three of my medals, which sold, I believe, because I went against what the “experts” told me last time when I tried the first time.
“I told the truth; I needed the money. While many people may have built businesses and sold them for a profit, I had my medals, which I am grateful for.
“If I had proper management, I might not have been in that position, but what is done is done; live and learn.
“The other consideration is the sale of my house. I am VERY happy with whom I sold it to. I thanked and blessed the house to bring joy, love, peace, happiness, and a sense of safety to those who entered the house.
“When it was time to make decisions on what to ship and where, ECT. I thought we might ship my car and load it up for the shipping. There are various things to consider, including import taxes to Panama, and the roads are not quite what we are accustomed to. CalTrans does its best to keep roads safe for travel, but that is not often the case outside of the United States.
“So, I decided to donate, sell what can be sold, give gifts, and give where things might be needed or appreciated. Keeping in mind my mom (Frances Louganis) would often tell me, “Make everywhere you go better because you were there.”
“A thought occurred to me, I had many friends, people I was close to, lost everything in the Woolsey Fire, and then the Palasades Fire just this year.
“I know I am choosing to do this, but their resilience is an inspiration for me to start anew, with an open heart and an open door. Opening up to possibilities.
“I realized I often close myself off, shut myself down, and play small for the comfort of others.
“I don’t think I have realized or given myself credit for what I might be able to accomplish.
“Like I said in an earlier post, “I was an instrument of my coach’s, Ron O’Brien’s, creation.”
“I was honored, proud, and blessed to have been that for him. It was all achieved with love at the core.
“Now I get to discover who is Greg Louganis? Without the distraction and noise from outside. At least this is my goal, and hey, I may not find that.
“I think I may find it at times, in moments, my goal is to live it! Discover, allow, and nurture that human spirit through the experiences of life.
“To be joyful in the moments, embrace the grief, the anger, and the laughter, and embrace it all, feel it all in this experience we call our lives.”
Greg Louganis also revealed that he made $437,000 from selling two gold and one silver medal in an auction.
