Going nude for a major publication is bold at any age. Greg Louganis just went for it at 56.
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The Olympic diving dynamo just doffed his speedo for ESPN‘s annual “Body” issue, and we’re way down.
“When I look around at my contemporaries,” he says, “I’d say I’m probably in better shape than most of them. It’s all about making healthy choices.”
While health has obviously always been important to the athlete, it became even more of a priority when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1988.
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“HIV taught me that I’m a lot stronger than I ever believed I was,” he says. “Also, not to take anything for granted. I didn’t think I would see 30, and here I am at 56.”
“I look at working out and doing something physically active every day as being as important as taking my meds.”
ESPN‘s “Body” issue will hit stands on July 8.
Kangol
Wow! Still stunning. He wears 56 very well.
Billy Budd
Amazing! He is still very hot.
RIGay
Oh… my heavens! That is one gorgeous man; and he always was!
I recall an Annie Liebowitz Olympics spread of him back in the 80’s; decked out in a loincloth and sprawled on a tree… took my breath away, way back when!
Black Pegasus
Um, No ma’am! I don’t wanna see that! Get that away from here!
* Let the gasps and clutching of pearls commence*
batesnight
Definitely a built masculine fit looking man at 56. We can all hope to look that good at that age. I’ve seen people in their twenties already falling apart. Ironically they’re the critics of someone who is 56 and looking amazing.
PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID
Narcissism is not a good look at any age
Wit
He’s in great shape and there’s nothing wrong with going naked but if you’re going to pose ‘naked’ but pose so that a certain body part remains hidden then what’s the point? You’re not ‘naked’ you’re just teasing and furthering the myth that the human body and ALL it’s parts are somehow shameful.
midknightryder13
@Wit: That isn’t under Mr. Louganis’s control. Since ESPN Magazine is sold to the “general public”, there are limitations as to what they can show.
dbmcvey
A beautiful man both inside and out. I met him a few years ago while volunteering for a charitable organization and he was so sweet.
DavidThomasCurran
Major kudos to Mr. Louganis! Much hotter picture than the usual unheard of, also-ran, celebrate-wannabe, twink-twats they have on here!
SportGuy
That’s awesome. He is still in great shape. Proof that just because people get older is no excuse to be fat and out of shape.
robho3
Poor thing she’s desperate for money- next thing you’ll see is him on escorts for rent or giving $20 bj’s under the highway .
omacdonald
Oh myyyy. Mr. Louganis is in amazing shape and still very handsome. It looks like he continues to keep fit by swimming and diving. Mmm mmm daddy. I hope to be 1/2 as great shape when I reach his age. And appearances aside, from his public statements, Mr. Louganis seems a nice gentleman. What a complete package: looks, shape, personality, great disposition. Amazing man all around.
charbo
you’re an idiot
He BGB
I personally don’t want to see his pp. Is there no mystery in life anymore : )?
Berkleyguy
At 56, he still looks damned good.
Paco
A 56 year old naked man on Queerty?! Oh my… How you have grown up. I’m so proud of you.
He looks great!
Steven
He’s fully naked but not Full Monty. 🙁
Boricuaex
I have always thought, and still do, that Greg Louganis is a gorgeous man without comparison.
ingyaom
Being old is not a choice; being fat and out-of-shape is.
Bob LaBlah
He looks damn good. I always thought he had the body type that does not require daily workout routines to maintain the psyche. I have always envied people with genes like that.
montydaman
He is a great guy! Still has it (ALL). xx
scotshot
@robho3: Post a picture of yourself honey and we’ll critique it for you.*
* Make sure to brush off the Cheetos dust.
dwes09
@robho3: I doubt Louganis is desperate for money. Lets see the evidence he is. It is clear, however, that you are desperate for attention and willing to reveal the your shallowness, mean spirit and innate dullness to garner it.
Where exactly do folks like you crawl out of?
dwes09
@PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID: The pot calling the kettle black. Your comments always display a stunning level of self absorption, Louganis has demonstrated in many interviews and actions that narcissism is not part of his character. Nor is posing nude an indication of it.
Karlis
I wanted to write “Boy, I sure hope I look like that when I’m 56.” And then realized: I’m going to be 56 next month, and I sure don’t look like that. 🙂
dwes09
@Karlis: Yeah. I’m 65, and lead groups of people 20-40 years younger on bike rides (25 miles and 1200′ of climbing tomorrow morning), and whip their asses. And i wish I’d looked half that good at 56! Though i do look much more fit than a lot of other 65 years olds.
I have a straight friend who is a year or two younger than me who competes in track cycling events internationally, and he easily looks as good as Louganis, especially if you like a lot of tattoos on a muscular body.
Sluggo2007
@robho3: You are a jealous, bitter, old queen.
Sluggo2007
@scotshot: Cheeto dust? Ha! Ha! That’s hysterical!
eikovivi
@dwes09: Aren’t you being a bit of a bully yourself responding like that?
DarkZephyr
@Black Pegasus: Then don’t look at it. I’m sure you saw the headline when you clicked on it.
NCSilverBear
Good for him! Congratulations and continued good health.
Dave Downunder
@Black Pegasus: I am truly curious to know what it is that you find distasteful about the image of Greg Louganis. I’m not attacking or even debating with you I just want to know what it is that turns you off. Is it purely his age or is it something else?
Maude
IMO, If you’re hiding your junk, you ain’t nude.
strix1
L@@ks great for 56!! Put that on a box of Wheaties!!
Nahald
@PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID: Jealous ?