Olympic Swimmer Gary Hall Jr. Loses Home and Medals in LA Wildfires

The devastating fires in Los Angeles destroyed Hall’s home, livelihood, and his collection of 10 Olympic medals.

Gary Hall Jr., a three-time Olympian, evacuated his Pacific Palisades home as wildfires spread rapidly, leaving behind most of his belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.
The fires, described by Hall as worse than any apocalyptic movie, destroyed his rented home, the swimming pool he used for his business, and all of his possessions except a few personal items and his dog.
Hall’s medals, which included five golds, three silvers, and two bronzes from the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics, were among the irreplaceable items lost to the flames.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Hall rebuild his life and business, raising tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the community and supporters.
The wildfires have caused widespread destruction across Los Angeles, leading to the evacuation of over 200,000 residents and the loss of thousands of homes and structures.