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30 for 30 Shorts: Thicker Than Water

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30 for 30 Shorts: Thicker Than Water

After injuring himself in competition, diver Greg Louganis was faced with the decision to share his HIV-positive status with the world. In this film, the Olympic champ shares his story of balancing his personal life with competing on his sport's biggest stage.

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