Olympian Accused of Damaging Lincoln Memorial Pool | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A former Olympic canoeist, 67-year-old David Hearn, faces a felony charge for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s lining—claiming he was just curious and let go after being told to by a park worker. Now held for five hours by National Guard and Park Police, Hearn says he briefly touched peeling material during a bike ride, unaware the act could lead to up to ten years in prison. The pool, recently reopened after renovations, had already been battling algae and sealant issues. With President Trump calling it vandalism and warning of severe consequences, Hearn’s case…