The Dutch Olympic Sprinter Eugene Omalla is auction of his gold medal from Paris Olympics from 2024. years to support his family and a charitable organization, the winner of the Sprint relay was announced.

Omalla won a gold medal as part of the Team Netherlands who won the Fix Relay 4x400m in Paris – a race is known for the incredible sprint for female pain in the last 200 meters.

Last week, the news broke that Omallana was a gold medal at auction for unknown reasons. Sprinter’s decision on the auction caused some exploitation among confused fans. Omalla published a statement on Monday by explaining his decision on the sale of the world famous prize.

“I saw reactions around the auction of my Olympic gold medal and I would like to take a moment to talk directly to the Dutch public and the media”, ” I said. “Olympics, and that gold medal, will be one of the most significant recognitions in my sports career. The path he took – victims, years of entry and the support of the Dutch national team – I will proudly carry with me for the rest of his life.

This medal is a tangible symbol of all that work, people who support me along the way and the power of dreams that become reality. “

The 24-year-old Omalla replaced the injured Liemarvin Boneyvacia during the 2024 Olympics. In the final relay, the 4x400m Omalla opened for the Dutch team before handing over the baton in the Lieke Claver. The Netherlands won gold over time from 3: 04.43, a European record and only 0.02 seconds above the world record.

‘Not to enrich’

“Yet, I understand that my decision on the auction of Nain is a work as a deeds of greed or lack of respect: It is not about financial problems, and it is absolutely not to be the well-being of my family and will be supported by the benefits and support others in need.

Much of the yield will go to the charity organization of my parents, the children’s destiny of hope, organizations dedicated to help children in Uganda through education, health care and support for improving life. The rest will be used to support my family, people who sacrificed everything I could haunt my dreams. “

Omalla is the son of Dutch Mother and Ugandan Father. Born in the Netherlands, Omalla moved to Uganda at the age of 7 before attending boarding in Kenya at 14. years. Omalla and his twin, Jaime, later in American Illinois and Louisiana, where they received athletic scholarship for his talents.

“I realize I needed this before. My teammates, staff members and everyone who felt hurt: I’m sorry that he came to this decision. Thanks for understanding. Thanks for understanding.”

Medal, which Auction Omalla excludes at auction house Heritage auctionsIt currently has an offer of $ 22,000 on it. Auction ends on Friday, 17. May.