Olympic champion charged over Capitol riot
Individual sports
- 14 January, 2021
- 10:38
U.S. officials have accused two-time Olympic swimming champion, 39-year-old former athlete Klete Keller of attacking the Capitol on January 6, Report mentions, referring to the New York Times.
Cameras covering the clashes showed a person who looked like Keller. He is currently charged with obstructing law enforcement, intentionally entering any building with limited access without legal grounds, and disturbing public order in the Capitol area.
Clit Keller competed in 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics and won two gold medals in the 4x200 m freestyle relay.
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