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Stunning silver winner's medal awarded to legendary American diver Greg Louganis for his second-place finish in the men's 10-meter platform at the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 145 gm (198 gm with chain), by Giuseppe Cassioli, Ottawa. The front, inscribed, "XXIe Olympiade Montreal 1976," features a 'Seated Victory' with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse features the Montreal Olympic emblem and victor's laurel wreath. The bottom edge is engraved with the sport, "Natation." Complete with its silver chain and wooden presentation box with black leather slipcover, emblazoned with the emblem of the Montreal Olympiad. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Louganis.
Greg Louganis made his Olympic debut in Montreal at the age of 16 under the tutelage of two-time Olympic champion Sammy Lee. Although Louganis struggled in the 3-meter springboard, advancing to the finals but placing sixth, he excelled in the 10-meter platform, entering the final round as group leader with an impressive 583.50 point total. The teenager ultimately placed second behind the formidable Klaus Dibiasi, an Italian diving hero who became the only Olympic diver to win three successive gold medals. Two years later, with Dibiasi retired, Louganis won his first world title in the same event with the help of coach Ron O'Brien, who would guide Louganis to Olympic glory at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. A remarkable artifact that represents the first Olympic medal in the illustrious career of Greg Louganis, arguably the greatest diver to have ever lived.
