Greg Louganis in Rio: On His Favorite Olympics and Mentoring Divers (Video)

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Greg Louganis in Rio: On His Favorite Olympics and Mentoring Divers (Video)
The celebrated LGBT athlete is a mentor to American divers competing now in Rio.
 Allison Tate
          
          Aug 17, 2016
          
        
Allison Tate
Allison Tate is the Director of Editorial Video at Pride Media, and creates videos for The Advocate, OUT and PRIDE. She is a filmmaker, swing dancer, and enthusiastic Carol fan who works to amplify marginalized voices in media. 
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