From Ashes to Glory: Gary Hall Jr. Honored with Replacement Olympic Medals After LA Wildfires
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American swimmer Gary Hall Jr. was presented with replicas of his 10 Olympic medals by IOC President Thomas Bach at a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland, after losing the originals in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Hall, a multiple Olympic champion, expressed gratitude for the replacements and emphasized the solidarity shown by the Olympic community during his time of loss.
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Gary Hall Jr. received replicas of his 10 Olympic medals lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.
The medals were presented by IOC President Thomas Bach during a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Hall Jr. expressed gratitude and highlighted the importance of solidarity within the Olympic community.
The wildfires in Los Angeles were noted as the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, causing significant loss and displacement.
Hall Jr. competed in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics, winning multiple medals.
