‘You’ve been strangled by it’: Olympic legends auction off medals for financial security | Catch My Job

Legendary American diver Greg Louganis has decided to take his medal along with other items. Join the auction The diver uses this process to fund his charity and later stages of his life.

Louganis is the only person in Olympic history to sweep the diving competition in consecutive Olympics. He was also the first driver to get a perfect score from all seven judges at a major international conference. It happened at the 1982 World Championships.

Greg Louganis parted ways with his medal at memorabilia auction

The memorabilia auction will take place in December 2022. While some find it odd for an athlete to willingly part ways with his medals, Greg believes his journey with his medals has gone on. Definitely diver said“We collect, we collect, we collect, and then it serves its purpose. Then we let it go. [The sale] It is an opportunity for those coins to have a superior life.”

he added, “Many times we carry very valuable things. Until finally being strangled by it holding things with a light touch It’s another way I’m adapting.”

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Greg believes that not all of the medals are who he is. Although they are an important part of his life. But they did not give him a definition. The 62-year-old said:Coins in the history book They do not define me That’s just part of who I am. But that’s not all that I am.”

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Easier bidding process for potential buyers Those interested in viewing the items to be auctioned do not need to register. First of all, they have to register through the link provided on the official page. When the registration is complete Buyers can make bids.

However, if anyone wants to buy items immediately Instead of waiting until D-day, that option is also available. Although in such cases the buyer is required to pay immediately. All auction items are shipped to the relevant buyer within 24-48 hours. auction item including autographed photographs, posters, magazines, crockery, souvenirs and some of his personal belongings.

Click here to know more about the auction protocol.

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