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David Hearn
Athlete
David 'Davey' Hearn is a former US Olympian and champion canoeist.
Notable Quotes
"I didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part of the paint."View Story →
"It's pretty clear that somebody high up decided to make an example of me."View Story →
"I didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part of the paint."View Story →
Related Stories
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
July 9, 2026Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
June 22, 2026Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.
June 21, 2026