arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

US Senate Urges Recognition of Jim Thorpe's 1912 Olympic Achievements

A US Senate resolution calls on the International Olympic Committee to officially recognize Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medalist in the pentathlon and decathlon from the 1912 Olympic Games. This aims to correct historical records and honor his unprecedented athletic accomplishments, which is important for sports heritage and recognizing the contributions of Native Americans.
Key points
The US Senate urges the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to officially recognize Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medalist in the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon events.
The goal is to correct the IOC's historical records, which currently do not fully reflect his achievements.
The resolution highlights Jim Thorpe's significance as an outstanding athlete and the first Native American to win Olympic gold medals for the United States.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the International Olympic Committee should correct the Olympic records for Jim Thorpe for his unprecedented accomplishments during the 1912 Olympic Games.
Print number: SRES 171
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Process start date: 2021-04-22