Olympian
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Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Former Olympian David Hearn, 67, was arrested and charged with felony vandalism, which could have seen him jailed for a decade.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Olympian David Hearn after concluding that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a flawed renovation rather than vandalism.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
But spare a thought for those who tried and failed to stay up for the match, including former Olympian Katharine Merry.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
I didn’t want to use my newfound platform as an Olympian to talk about my religious beliefs, but that didn’t stop the flurry of attention I received because of my hijab.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Some have already voiced ambitions to become Olympians or Paralympians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The IOC aims for the application process for 2026 Olympians to be open at the end of this year, with the first payments being made in 2027.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
As well as a video showcasing the Alps, there was also a performance by 25 musicians and 24 athletes – the first time Olympians have featured in the artistic elements of the closing ceremony.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Maybe, as a few of my younger, smarter colleagues theorized, it’s the phones, which are omnipresent among Olympians, and make their rabbit ears overly attuned to the surrounding chatter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
“Great! But you’d need to start right away, before the Olympians choose another artist for their installations.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
