Olympic legend reveals how one night cost him $1MILLION and saw his life spiral out of control
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Olympic legend reveals how one night cost him $1MILLION and saw his life spiral out of control

Daily Mail  

Michael Diamond has opened up on his difficult journey back to the Olympics after seeing his life fall apart. Two-time Olympic gold medallist Diamond, 58, was hit with a high range drink driving charge and having a firearm and bullets in his car following a family dispute prior to the Rio Olympics in 2016. Following the fateful night eight years ago, the 58-year-old has lost 15 kilograms in weight and has significantly cut back on his alcohol consumption - occasionally enjoying just one glass of wine. Michael Diamond has revealed how he has turned his life around THe Olympic legend says he lost over $1million following an incident in 2016 'There is no greater motivation than hitting rock bottom. Court documents following the 2016 episode revealed that he lost approximately $1million in potential income as a result of his actions, although he estimates the real figure is higher.

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