David Hearn
United StatesathleteMaleb. 19565.0Global Dominance: 0.19%David Hearn is a former U.S. Olympian and a three-time competitor in canoeing who was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. At 67 years old, Hearn claimed he was inspecting the pool after a lengthy bike ride when he accidentally touched a hose used by National Park Service workers, leading to his arrest amidst a wave of security concerns following reported vandalism at the historic site.
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David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian and canoeist, was arrested after reaching into the water of the reflecting pool.
Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m revamp of DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened? | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-06-22
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was charged in the weekend vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
Olympic canoeist charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism tied to ActBlueUnited States· 2026-06-22
David Hearn, a former canoe athlete, was arrested but claimed he only touched a loose piece of the pool lining.
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Germany· 2026-06-22
Three-time Olympian David Hearn, who was apprehended, told the Washington Post that he had merely stopped by the pool to touch one of the peeling pieces of paint liner.
Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool | Washington DCUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
David Hearn, a 67-year-old former canoeing athlete, was arrested for checking the peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool.
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Vietnam· 2026-06-21
The Washington Post later identified the person as three-time Olympian David Hearn.
Trump likely to drain Reflecting Pool again, following peeling paint and algae
New Zealand· 2026-06-21
One man arrested was David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer who stopped by the pool during his bike ride.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool issues on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Canada· 2026-06-21David Hearn, a former Olympian, denied wrongdoing after being arrested and charged with destruction of government property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Who is Olympic canoeist David Hearn? Man accused of vandalizing Reflecting PoolUnited States· 2026-06-21
David Hearn, an ex-Olympic athlete, was arrested while touching a piece of the pool's lining.
Il restauro costa 14 milioni, ma la Reflecting Pool di Washington è ancora verde palude (e non blu). Trump: «Vandalizzata, diversi arresti». Fermato anche un ex olimpico Usa
Italy· 2026-06-21
David Hearn, a 67-year-old former Olympic athlete, was detained while observing the Reflecting Pool.
ahora acusa a un exatleta olímpico de sabotear la renovación de 14 millones de dólares
Argentina· 2026-06-21
David Hearn, a three-time Olympian, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property.
Trump vows jail time after recent arrests at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolUnited States· 2026-06-21