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Mon Jan 13, 2025, 08:03 PM Monday

IOC to replace 10 Olympic medals that U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost in the Los Angeles Palisades fire

U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. left behind his 10 Olympic medals while fleeing the Los Angeles fires with his dog, Puddles.

On Sunday, he learned that they will be replaced.

The International Olympic Committee announced in a statement from president Thomas Bach that it will provide new medals to replace those that Hall lost in the fires.

"We are in full solidarity with the citizens of Los Angeles and full of admiration for the tireless work of the firefighters and the security forces," Bach's statement reads. "Currently the full focus must be on the fight against the fires and the protection of the people and property.


https://sports.yahoo.com/ioc-to-replace-10-olympic-medals-that-us-swimmer-gary-hall-jr-lost-in-the-los-angeles-palisades-fire-213625083.html
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IOC to replace 10 Olympic medals that U.S. swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost in the Los Angeles Palisades fire (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday OP
Gotta love that he made sure to take Puddles rather than the medals. nt spooky3 Monday #1
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