{"title":"Greg Louganis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring journey of Greg Louganis, an iconic figure in the world of diving and an influential voice in the LGBTQ+ community. Known for his extraordinary achievements as a four-time Olympic gold medallist, Greg Louganis has become a household name in sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his compelling memoir, \u003cem\u003eBreaking the Surface\u003c\/em\u003e, Greg offers readers an intimate glimpse into his life both in and out of the pool. The book delves into his struggles and triumphs, capturing the personal and professional challenges he overcame to reach the pinnacle of sporting success. His story is one of resilience, courage, and perseverance, resonating with anyone who has ever faced adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection featuring Greg Louganis to gain valuable insights into the life of this remarkable athlete. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a biography aficionado, or simply seeking a motivational read, this collection is sure to inspire and educate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breaking-the-surface-by-eric-marcus-9781402206665","title":"Breaking the Surface","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampions aren't born, they're made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe haunting, searingly candid \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling memoir of Greg Louganis' journey to overcome homophobia, colourism, and disability to become one of the best Olympic athletes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Louganis began diving at age nine. At sixteen, he beat out more experienced competitors to win a silver medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. By all accounts, the world was his for the taking. But there was more happening beneath the surface...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his tell-all autobiography, Greg invites readers into the harrowing, inspirational true story of his life on and off the diving board. Adopted at nine months, Greg spent most of his life fighting colourism in his community and struggling with late-detected dyslexia. Athleticism was an area in which he thrived—he was in control, he could prove his worth, and he would show the world what he was capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as a closeted gay man living in a violently homophobic world, Greg lived in fear—fear that coming out would mean sacrificing his career and reputation, and fear that by not speaking out, he was perpetuating the status quo. But as his skill as a diver became internationally known, the spotlight he found himself under only intensified his struggles, leading to difficulties with relationships and substance abuse. It took the true spirit of a champion to heal, rise above adversity, and fight for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sports memoir and LGBTQ book in the vein of Meg Rapinoe's \u003cem\u003eOne Life\u003c\/em\u003e, in \u003cem\u003eBreaking the Surface\u003c\/em\u003e, Olympic diver Greg Louganis reflects on the highs and lows of his iconic life and career—from testing positive to HIV and going on to win double gold medals at the Olympics, to overcoming astounding prejudice and becoming an LGBTQ+ activist—in a raw, honest exploration of how we define greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370069610732,"sku":"9781402206665","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6348923482687.jpg?v=1744804176"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/greg-louganis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}