Eurosport’s Trailblazers: 10 Defining Moments

Recently I came across this article from early this year, focusing on the 10 moments that perhaps most defined me – publicly at least. I appreciate the perspective and would have to agree that these were pretty significant moments in my life.

As one of the first high profile figures to talk openly about having HIV/AIDS, Louganis became an advocate for those living with the condition and an example to the world of the full and active role they could play in society. And as one of the first sport stars to come out, his activism for LGBTQ rights shines as a beacon to those who followed his example.

He used his lived experience to advocate and fight for those who came after him. A true trailblazer.