PARIS– Sharon Stone jumped for joy when she saw Carl Lewis and was speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room.
During the Sports for Peace gala at the Four Seasons George V in Paris, many shared Stone’s exuberance for the two iconic Olympians. Phelps and Lewis were honored for their outstanding contributions to sports and philanthropy.
Cyclist Masomah Ali Zada received the award on behalf of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.
When Phelps accepted the award, the record-setting Olympian said his goal is to promote healthy living and equip families with swimming skills.
Stone, honorary president of Sports for Peace, said peace can be achieved through raising awareness of influential figures like Phelps and Lewis. An auction was held to raise money for Lewis’ foundation, which supports a wide range of activities – including organ donor awareness.
The unnamed auction winner won a one-on-one training session with Lewis.
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