Three Olympic medals from diving legend Greg Louganis—two golds and one silver—realized $430,865 in RR Auction’s Summer 2025 Olympic Memorabilia sale, led by his career-capping gold from the 1988 Seoul Games, which brought in $201,314.
Widely considered the greatest diver in Olympic history, Louganis won back-to-back golds at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Summer Games, adding to his silver medal from Montreal in 1976. The trio of medals offered in the sale reflected Louganis’s extraordinary resilience, artistry, and dominance on the world stage.
Highlights included:
- 1988 Seoul Olympic Gold Medal (10-Meter Platform) — Sold for $201,314
The defining medal of Louganis’s career, awarded just one week after his dramatic comeback victory on the springboard—an inspiring moment that remains one of the most iconic in Olympic history. - 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Gold Medal (3-Meter Springboard) — Sold for $199,301
The long-awaited gold that solidified Louganis’s dominance, earned at the height of his career before a home crowd during the historic Los Angeles Games. - 1976 Montreal Olympic Silver Medal (10-Meter Platform) — Sold for $30,250
Awarded to a 16-year-old Louganis during his Olympic debut, this silver medal marked the emergence of a generational talent who would go on to rewrite the record books.
“These results speak volumes—not just about Greg Louganis’s legacy, but about how deeply collectors connect with Olympic history,” said Bobby Livingston, Executive Vice President at RR Auction. “When an icon like Greg parts with his medals, it’s a moment that goes far beyond the auction block. We were honored to play a role in it.”
Each medal was accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Louganis.
Among other standout results from RR Auction’s Summer Olympic Memorabilia Auction—which brought in a total of $1,073,520—were the following notable sales:
- Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal, Torch, and Poster — Sold for $124,998
- Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Torch — Sold for $64,850
- Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Ice Hockey — Sold for $43,750
- Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics IOC Chain of Office — Sold for $20,133
- Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch — Sold for $18,778
- Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Torch — Sold for $18,750
- Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Box — Sold for $18,750
The Olympic auction opened on June 20 and closed on July 17. For full results and additional highlights, visit www.rrauction.com.
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