American Star Sells Olympic Golds

Hey Athletics World!

The holiday season may be in full swing, but the big updates haven’t slowed down. Ryan Lochte, who last competed at the 2021 US Olympic Swimming Trials, hasn’t returned to the race pool since, missing the Paris Games three years later. Yet his legacy remains undeniable. Now, he’s made a major decision and shared the meaningful reason behind it.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Swimming Legend Puts Up His Three Olympic Gold Medals for Sale

Ryan Lochte is all set to sell his three Olympic swimming gold medals, and he has revealed the reasons behind such a plan.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Ryan Lochte is choosing to part with three of his Olympic gold medals, not for personal gain, but to inspire others. By letting these symbols of excellence find purpose, he hopes they’ll motivate someone else’s journey. It’s his way of giving back to society. Now, tell us, 

RACE OF THE DAY

On a fresh day, several athletes took on a challenge. It was about the athletes vs 500lbs of resistance. The bunch had names like three-time Olympic medalist Will Claye, former Pan American Games champion Anna Weis, Paris Olympic medalist Victor Montalvo, and several others. However, most of the athletes didn’t have a memorable experience while running against the resistance. Someone surely won the contest at last, but everyone had their equal share of fun. 

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