Out Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis is leaving the U.S. for Panama, he shared last weekend. He sold three of his five Olympic diving medals to help finance the move.I told the truth; I needed the money, Louganis posted to Facebook Friday, after the three medals a silver from Montreal, a gold from Los Angeles, and another gold from Seoul earned a whopping $430,865 at auction in July, far above estimates. Related Olympic diver wouldnt be here if not for his gay dad Louganis is widely considered the best American diver in history. He came out in 1994 and revealed he was HIV positive in 1995.While many people may have built businesses and sold them for a profit, I had my medals, which I am grateful for, Louganis said in the post detailing his move abroad. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today If I had proper management, I might not have been in that position, but what is done is done; live and learn, he said..@greglouganis didn't consider himself a competitor. He was a performer. How he honed that mindset all the way to the pic.twitter.com/24teqip4U2 cllct (@cllctMedia) July 16, 2025Louganis described the relocation as an opportunity for me to start anew, with an open heart and an open door. Opening up to possibilities.He did not specify a reason for the change, but noted the resilience of victims of this years Los Angeles wildfires for helping him grapple with his own feelings about relocating.I know I am choosing to do this, but their resilience is an inspiration, he said.Several well-known gay Los Angeles-area residents decided to leave the country following the presidents reelection in November, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi, and the presidents nemesis Rosie ODonnell. Star Wars icon Mark Hamill and Jimmy Kimmel both reportedly considered following suit.The medal sale will help me to get more secure footing on my new adventure, Louganis told cllct magazine. I have learned a part of growth is letting go the past, and letting go of all attachments is true freedom.I hope they bring joy to whom ever got them, he added of the silver and gold medals. Louganis and husband of eight years, JohnnyChaillot, divorced in 2021. I realized I often close myself off, shut myself down, and play small for the comfort of others, Louganis said in the heartfelt post. I dont think I have realized or given myself credit for what I might be able to accomplish.Now I get to discover who is Greg Louganis? Without the distraction and noise from outside, the diver wrote. At least this is my goal, and hey, I may not find that.I think I may find it at times, in moments, my goal is to live it! Discover, allow, and nurture that human spirit through the experiences of life, he said.Namaste, the gay Olympian signed off, before adding, Will be checking in from Panama!Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.