ORLANDO, Fla. — The City of Orlando recognized the accomplishments of an Olympic athlete on Monday.
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Leaders honored Orlando-native by proclaiming Sept. 9 as “Omari Jones Day.”
Jones brought home a bronze medal in boxing that he won during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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The 21-year-old was the only American who earned a medal in boxing.
“I’m just happy to be an inspiration for my family, Team USA, and my city, Orlando, Florida,” Jones said.
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City commissioners presented Jones with the very first and only “Glove to the City.”
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