Bleacher Report · Jan 13, 2025
IOC Will Replace Gary Hall Jr.'s Olympic Medals Destroyed in Los Angeles Wildfires
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The International Olympic Committee plans to replace the 10 medals swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost when his home was destroyed in the California wildfires last week.
IOC president Thomas Bach issued a statement regarding the matter on Sunday per USA Today's Tom Schad.
"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 said. "Currently the full focus must be on the fight against the fires and the protection of the people and property."