WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A fire has gutted the Wichita gym where Olympic boxing bronze medalist Nico Hernandez trains.
The Wichita Eagle reports (https://j.mp/2fGqFCX ) the fire occurred Saturday morning at the Northside Boxing Academy. No injuries were reported.
Investigators say the fire caused an estimated $75,000 in damages to the structure and contents. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Emiliano Hernandez, the gym manager and Nico Hernandez’s uncle, says the gym also trains 30 to 40 neighborhood boys and adults.
Nico Hernandez won his Olympic medal this summer in Rio de Janeiro. His uncle says Nico Hernandez has been training at the gym to stay in shape for the next chapter of his career.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, https://www.kansas.com
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