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USOPC CEO condemns ‘horrific acts’ at Capitol after reports retired Olympian was involved

USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland condemned what she called “horrific acts” at the Capitol last Wednesday and mentioned reports that a retired U.S. Olympic swimming champion was involved.

Klete Keller, a five-time Olympic medalist, was reportedly identified by several former teammates and coaches who saw video and images of a man walking in the building wearing a U.S. Olympic team jacket.

“As we wait for law enforcement to confirm the identity of the individual and determine necessary action, and then evaluate any appropriate actions of our own, I want to share the following thoughts with our Olympic and Paralympic community,” Hirshland said in a statement.