cise since the Olympics. "I think I have gained 10 pounds since that last dive in London, but I am going to keep myself out of the pool until December. I am just enjoying the break and looking forward to the wedding.
Boudia is still amazed at what has happened to him since mid-July. "It definitely wasn't a story I
In his quietest moments, "
would have written," said Boudia, who recently visited President Obama in the White House. "Go-
Boudia was joined by fellow Boilermaker gold medalist Terry Dischinger (Rome, 1960) to take part in Shout! after the third quarter of the Michigan game Saturday. It was a big hit for the fans in Ross-Ade Stadium.
being in Lafayette," said Boudia, "
who will get married on Friday. "It still is amazing to put the words Olympic champion by your name. Besides
speaking engagements, Boudia has relished his moment in the spotlight. He admitted he allots about 20 minutes of extra time when going to restaurants to ac- count for well-wishers. "The good thing is I don't think it has changed who I am," he said. "I have family and friends to keep me grounded and that has
the numerous Tom Campbell
been important. "I am sharing my story with
Our special guest this week men's supervisor of basketball operations Elliot Bloom
corporations and schools. But the good thing for me is I leave those places more inspired than when I came in. The experience has been a wonderful benefit to me.
working out but that he is tak- ing it easier for the next couple months as his personal and pro- fessional life takes shape. "I had my first workout and I didn't throw up," Boudia
Boudia said he is back "
said with a laugh while talking about his initial bout of exer-
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ing from 18th (where he was in the prelims) to first is definitely a great story. I learned a lot of wis- dom for the future and what it took to compete. "Yet,
looked back at the finals, I have never been so relaxed. I had my mental cues and I just thought about two things on the platform and that kept me relaxed.
it is still surreal. If I
cussion from Boudia about possibly competing in Rio in
There was some brief dis- "
2016 in another event, men's gymnastics vaulting. But he has since changed his mind about that. "My future is definitely only in the pool," Boudia said. "I got
call from some people and they said I should stick to diving. No ping-pong, no vaulting. "Diving is what I will do for the rest of my athletic career." j
