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title: "1 Sochi Games Quotes By Greg Louganis"
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> [There's a better way to speak out against President Putin and call out his bigotry for exactly what it is: speaking up for equal rights and educating people around the world about the persistence of homophobia. Rather than boycott, I,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/there-s-a-better-way-to-speak-out-against-president-putin-and-call/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/068/greg-louganis-27347_allies_there-s-a-better-way-to-speak-out-agains_2353736.jpg)

## More by Greg Louganis

> [Peak performance is meditation in motion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/peak-performance-is-meditation-in-motion/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [Mom was the one who taught me unconditional love. With Dad, I'd always felt there was something to live up to - expectations. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/mom-was-the-one-who-taught-me-unconditional-love-with-dad-i-d-always/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [It's great to be out and proud.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/it-s-great-to-be-out-and-proud/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [There is always someone there to lend a hand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/there-is-always-someone-there-to-lend-a-hand/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [Fear is a part of everything you do ... You have to take great risks to get big rewards.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/fear-is-a-part-of-everything-you-do-you-have-to-take-great-risks-to/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [To me, peanut butter is the breakfast of champions!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/to-me-peanut-butter-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [I am a firm believer that you don't achieve greatness on your own. There is always someone there to lend a hand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/i-am-a-firm-believer-that-you-don-t-achieve-greatness-on-your-own/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's life better - even if you never know it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/never-underestimate-your-ability-to-make-someone-else-s-life-better/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/the-games-are-just-a-nice-positive-way-to-build-friendships/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [People who were close to me - family and friends - they knew about my sexuality.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/people-who-were-close-to-me-family-and-friends-they-knew-about-my/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [Well, unless you're Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan, you need the full support of your team.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/well-unless-you-re-wayne-gretzky-or-michael-jordan-you-need-the-full/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [I've learned at the book signings that everyone has obstacles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/i-ve-learned-at-the-book-signings-that-everyone-has-obstacles/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [ I like dogs better \[than people\]. They give you unconditional love. They either lick your face or bite you, but you always know where… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/i-like-dogs-better-than-people-they-give-you-unconditional-love-they/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [One of my dogs is in the movie Beethoven's 2nd.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/one-of-my-dogs-is-in-the-movie-beethoven-s-2nd/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

> [I guess you can tease me about being a drama queen, because that did heighten the drama.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/greg-louganis/i-guess-you-can-tease-me-about-being-a-drama-queen-because-that-did/)

[Greg Louganis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/greg-louganis/)

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