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Dwyane Wade Says He Gave Away 2004 Olympic Bronze, Plans to Ask for It Back

He told his podcast audience that youthful ego led him to give the medal to an older stranger he now hopes to contact.

Overview

  • On his podcast, Wade said he gave away his 2004 Athens bronze years ago because he felt a bronze did not matter.
  • He cited a "gold or nothing" mindset, calling his younger self "young and dumb" driven by ego and pride.
  • He identified the recipient only as "an older gentleman" and said "he knows who he is."
  • Wade said he recently reconsidered its significance and plans to call to get it back.
  • The remarks were reported by sports outlets without independent confirmation of the recipient or any recovery.