Worldwide Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach confirmed former US swimmer Gary Corridor Jr will obtain new medals after his have been destroyed within the Los Angeles wildfires.
The three-time Olympian needed to evacuate his residence taking solely his canine, treatment he wants, a spiritual artefact and a portray of his grandfather.
He was unable to return for the 5 gold, three silver and two bronze medals he gained at Olympic Video games from 1996-2004.
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“I used to be getting pelted by embers on that first run,” Corridor informed the Los Angeles Instances. “So I grabbed my canine and a few pet food, and that was it.
“Might I’ve stayed 30 seconds longer and perhaps obtained the medals? I wasn’t keen to take that threat.”
Gary Corridor Jr (proper). Getty
The IOC boss introduced on social media the Olympic nice will likely be given duplicate medals.
“We’re in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles and filled with admiration for the tireless work of the firefighters and the safety forces,” he mentioned.
“At the moment the total focus should be on the combat in opposition to the fires and the safety of the individuals and property.
“We now have additionally discovered that an incredible Olympian, Gary Corridor Jr has misplaced his medals within the fireplace. The IOC will present him with replicas.”
