Two seasons ago my high school coach passed away. At the wake i gave my medal from high school state to his wife. In my eyes i wanted to share the medal that he helped me earn with his family. He never won a medal at state despite being a great wrestler so i was giving her the medal to show that he had earned a medal. The medal is merely a symbol of your past accomplishment but no one can take away from me the fact that i won a medal i couldnt even give my title as a state placer away if i wanted to.
Although the situation is very different, it us only a medal. It wouldn't be upsetting to send it back.no one can argue the fact these men are olympic placers/champions. Besides getting rid of your Olympic medal reduces your federal tax burdan.