Canadian Olympian Apologizes for Yanking Off Silver Medal After Shocking Loss

Jocelyne Larocque (L) of Canada in action with Brianna Decker of the U.S. during the preliminary round match at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics on Feb. 15, 2018. Reuters/David W Cerny

The Canadian hockey player who yanked off the silver medal placed around her neck during a medal ceremony this week apologized for removing it.

Footage and pictures from the scene in South Korea went viral after the United States managed to upset the powerful Canadian women’s hockey team to win gold.