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The International Olympic Committee has made its first statement about Caitlyn Jenner's transition to a woman, responding to an online petition requesting that the organization, which runs the Olympic Games, revoke the gold medal Caitlyn (then Bruce) won during the 1976 Montreal Olympics. In its response to the petition, IOC Communications Director Mark Adams say's, "Bruce Jenner won his gold medal in the 1976 Olympic Games and there is no issue for the IOC." Since the story about the petition emerged, more than 10,000 people have signed and the petition's writer has expanded the goal to 15,000. It appears to be all for naught, however, as the IOC's statement makes their position pretty clear: Caitlyn Jenner will keep her hard-won medal.

            Caitlyn Jenner and Children               TIMELINE OF BRUCE JENNER'S TRANSITION TO CAITLYN 1980s: Bruce makes first transition attempt; embarked on hormone therapy for almost five years to grow 36B breasts and had electrolysis to remove beard and chest hair within 10 years of becoming an Olympic champion in 1976. Also had plastic surgery on nose. Ultimately stopped transition process and went on to marry Kris Jenner in 1991. January 2012 : Ellen Pierson, who married Kris Jenner's ex-husband Robert Kardashian, claimed Bruce had been a cross-dresser 'for years.' She claimed his first wife Chrystie Crown over told her he had a penchant for women's clothing, shoes and lingerie. That same month Star magazine alleged that Kris was unfazed by her husband's odd habit and that he continued to cross-dress for years after their 1991 wedding. January 2014 : The Olympic gold medalist reportedly underwent a laryn