INDIANAPOLIS — Now that the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis are over, Team USA is preparing to head to Paris.
But you might not know about one of their furriest teammates.
His name is Izzo, and USA Swimming named him an honorary member.
Izzo was a therapy dog with an organization called Paws and Think. The organization was invited to be a part of the athletes' lounge at Lucas Oil Stadium, assigned to help make the athletes feel comfortable.
Izzo was diagnosed with bone cancer a month before the trials, which was his last event.
Izzo passed away on Tuesday, June 25, but his handler said his spirit isn't going anywhere.
"It's been an honor for me to be the one to guide him as he spreads smiles all across central Indiana, and in the end across the world as he went viral working his final event," Megan Montague said. "I think his legacy will be in those smiles and the joy he spread."
Izzo worked as a therapy dog for eight years.