12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris
6 months, 3 weeks ago

12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris

Associated Press  

There’s no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished.07 seconds behind a Russian opponent who, everyone found out later, was doping. What the American 400-meter hurdles champion will get is a great day under the Eiffel Tower where she’ll be presented with the gold medal she was denied 12 years ago at the London Olympics. “And whatever happens, I wanted to receive this upgrade on an international stage.” With the help of a lawyer and the determination not to take the IOC’s first offer — normally a presentation at a national or world championship — Demus negotiated a deal to receive the medal on Aug. 9 at the Paris Olympics, at the Champions Park in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. She said she’s thrilled that she’ll get to feel like a gold medalist this summer at the Olympics, even if the prize will come some 12 years after her race was run.

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Associated Press  

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