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Gary Hall Jr. Receives Medal Replicas After Wildfire Loss

5/5/2025

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Olympic champion swimmer Gary Hall Jr. was honored in Lausanne, Switzerland, as IOC President Thomas Bach presented him with replicas of his 10 medals, lost in the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles. Hall, who boasts five golds, three silvers, and two bronzes, expressed heartfelt gratitude, highlighting the power of solidarity in the face of loss.

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Olympic champion swimmer Gary Hall Jr. was honored in Lausanne, Switzerland, as IOC President Thomas Bach presented him with replicas of his 10 medals, lost in the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles. Hall, who boasts five golds, three silvers, and two bronzes, expressed heartfelt gratitude, highlighting the power of solidarity in the face of loss.