Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Greg's documentary is on its last day at Kickstarter
Posted by
Mark Rauterkus
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11:09 AM
True story. Greg dove in Pittsburgh in August 1982 at Settlers Cabin when the USA Diving Nationals came to town. I was a journalist at that event on assignment for Swimming World magazine.
Greg won both the 3-meter and 10-meter events, of course. He was excellent.
A Pittsburgh Press sports reporter was at the press interview and asked Greg, "What is the difference between the 10-meter platform and the 3-meter springboard."
It was a serious question and I almost died myself -- embarrassed for that guy. Say what???
Greg said, "Well, the platform is 10-meters high and very hard. The springboard is with a bounce and just 3-meters high."
Next question.
My opinion of Pittsburgh's sports journalists has never been lower. And, I had just graduated from J-School at Ohio University some months prior.
I hope the film comes out and is a smashing success. I am sure it will be.
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