Swimming World

Passages: Legendary Diving Coach Ron O’Brien Dies at 86; Leaves Unmatched Legacy

Dr. Ron O’Brien, a legend in the sport of diving, has died at the age of 86. As a coach, no one can compare to the resume O’Brien created in the sport of diving. He was an eight-time USA Olympic ...
NBC Sports

Ron O’Brien, Hall of Fame diving coach of Greg Louganis, dies at 86

Ron O’Brien, who guided four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis and many more American diving stars in a 34-year coaching career, has died at age 86. O’Brien’s death was confirmed by USA Diving ...
Texarkana Gazette

Ron O'Brien, 86, dies; coached Louganis and other diving champs

Ron O'Brien, perhaps the most successful diving coach in U.S. history, who guided Greg Louganis to Olympic gold in two events at the Summer Games in 1984 and again in 1988, died Nov. 19 at his home in ...