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Olympics reinstates Thorpe as sole gold medal winner

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Olympics reinstates Thorpe as sole gold medal winner

Another #winning day for the original GOAT.

Rob Capriccioso
Jul 15, 2022
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Thorpe is highlighted on the reverse of the 2018 Sacagawea dollar coin. (courtesy U.S. Mint)

Editor’s note: We’ve added the IOC’s press release to the comments below, as well as a statement from Bright Path Strong. Pull quote: “The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will henceforth display the name of Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medalist in pentathlon…

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