IOC reinstates Jim Thorpe as sole winner of two golds from 1912 Olympics - The Washington Post
7/15/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Michael Errigo, Les Carpenter
by Michael Errigo, Les Carpenter
After decades of advocacy and pressure, the IOC reversed its decision to strip Thorpe of two gold medals from 1912.
Comment on this story After decades of lobbying from family and supporters, Jim Thorpe, widely considered one of Americas greatest athletes, will finally be recognized as the sole winner of the pent… [+4527 chars]
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