Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:23am on 11 Jan 2025,Saturday International
Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. has lost his home, belongings, and all ten Olympic medals in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The 50-year-old athlete, who won 10 medals across three Olympic Games, described the destruction as "worse than any apocalypse movie." His rented home in Pacific Palisades and the swimming pool where he taught his children were destroyed. Despite the tragedy, Hall remains optimistic, stating, "It's time to start a new chapter." A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Hall in rebuilding his life and business following the massive loss.