Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal with her beloved dog Rio, whom she dedicated her Olympic gold medal to.
(Photo Credit: @svrouwendaal / Instagram)

Olympic Gold Medalist Dedicates Win to Dead Pet Dog

By Namrata Padhee

On Aug. 8, Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal beat her opponents to take home the gold medal for the Olympic women’s marathon swimming event, dedicating the win to her late dog Rio. After leaving the River Seine, the Olympic gold medalist pointed to the tattoo on her wrist, the beloved pet’s paw print, kissing the same.

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Namrata Padhee
Namrata Padhee

Namrata Padhee is the Lifestyle Content Lead at Evolve Media, where she covers everything fashion, beauty, parenting, and celebrity gossip — occasionally venturing into pet-related topics. Her passion for these subjects began as a result of being surrounded by magazines in childhood, which ultimately evolved into her reporting about the same. When not glued to her workspace, you can find her playing with stray animals and gardening, embracing her love for nature any chance she gets.

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