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 dwelling taking solely his canine, remedy he wants, a non secular artefact and a portray of his grandfather.
He was unable to return for the 5 gold, three silver and two bronze medals he received at Olympic Video games from 1996-2004.
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“I used to be getting pelted by embers on that first run,” Corridor instructed the Los Angeles Occasions. “So I grabbed my canine and a few pet food, and that was it.
“Might I’ve stayed 30 seconds longer and perhaps bought the medals? I wasn’t keen to take that danger.”
Gary Corridor Jr (proper). Getty
The IOC boss introduced on social media the Olympic nice might be given duplicate medals.
“We’re in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles and stuffed with admiration for the tireless work of the firefighters and the safety forces,” he stated.
“At present the total focus should be on the battle towards the fires and the safety of the individuals and property.
“We now have additionally realized that an awesome Olympian, Gary Corridor Jr has misplaced his medals within the fireplace. The IOC will present him with replicas.”
