The legendary swimmer in the fire was left without ten Olympic medals. Now got new

American swimmer Garry Hall Jr. On Monday, he took over the replicas of ten Olympic medals in Lausanne, which he lost in January in a large forest fire in Los Angeles, and was presented by the President at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Thomas BachMoo posted on the official portal.

Hall was a member of the American Olympic national team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, 2000 in Sydney and 2004 in Athens. He won five gold, three silver and two bronze medals. The Croatian Sports Sports Particularly remembered his win in the 50m free race at the games in Athens, because in that race for only one hundredth, he surpassed Duja Draganja, who thus won a silver Olympic medal.

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When the news of the Olympic Committee heard the news that the 50-year-old celebrated swimmer had lost all valuables after the fiery verse had destroyed his home to the Pacific Palisades, it was immediately decided that his lost medal would replace his replicas.

– I’m under the impression, it’s hard for me to express my feelings. First of all, I want to express my gratitude – said Hall Jr. receiving the replicas of his Olympic medal.

– We really appreciate your presence here. I can’t tell you how much I admire you, not only because of the medal conquered, but because your tragic story of the loss of the house, all things and valuables touched our hearts. We heard how you cope with this tragedy, such as the true Olympic winner, showing resilience, courage and confidence that you were known for during your career, but now you have shown it in completely different circumstances. said Thomas Bach.

As part of the ceremony, Garry Hall Jr. left his signature on the Olympian wall in the Olympic house. Los Angeles hosted the next summer Olympic Games, which will be held in 2028.