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U.S. Olympian Klete Keller — a 2x gold medalist and former teammate of Michael Phelps — was reportedly spotted inside the U.S. Capitol while pro-Trump supporters raided the building.
38-year-old Keller represented America as part of the U.S. Swim Team at the Olympic Games in ’00, ’04, ’08. Keller was the anchor on the 4×200 meter freestyle relay team in 2004 … and famously held off Australian superstar Ian Thorpe to narrowly secure the top spot on the podium.
A Townhall Media reporter shared footage from inside the Capitol Rotunda … and according to the New York Times, people familiar with the 6’6″ swimmer quickly recognized Keller.
Trump supporters fought back after Capitol Police moved in to retake the Rotunda. pic.twitter.com/4e7mNyqWZy
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 6, 2021
@Julio_Rosas11
(Keller is first visible around the :12 second mark)
Keller — who has not yet addressed his presence at the raid — is an outspoken Trump supporter, according to reports.
In the footage, Keller appears to be wearing a Team USA jacket with a U.S.A. Swimming logo.
Keller could be in trouble … law enforcement officials have been actively tracking down people who breached the Capitol, and arresting and charging them with various crimes.
As a result of the raid, 5 people died … including a police officer.
Story developing …