Sports Jim Thorpe petition drive starts to restore his status as sole winner of 1912 Olympic gold medals July 16, 2020Jenni Carlson, The OklahomanComments Off on Jim Thorpe petition drive starts to restore his status as sole winner of 1912 Olympic gold medals Though his gold medals were reinstated, Jim Thorpe is still not recognized as the sole winner of gold medals at the 1912 Olympics.