DIVING; Annapolis Is Louganis' Springboard

From: The Washington Post | Date: June 24, 1988| Author: Mark Maske | Copyright information

Megan Neyer couldn't resist the perfect opportunity for a needle. It might be her last chance for awhile.

Listening to Greg Louganis, diving's old man at 28, describe to reporters his plans for retirement after this summer's Olympics, Neyer rolled her eyes in mock indignation and barged into the conversation. "Are you kidding?" she asked Louganis. "I'll adjust to real life, have five or six kids, and in 10 years I'll be bringing them to meets to watch you dive."

The mood was l...

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