The two US athletes who demonstrated during separate National Anthems at a regional sports competition earlier this month have been put on probation for 12 months
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Sarah Hirshland wrote to hammer thrower Gwen Berry and fencer Race Imboden, saying"while I respect your perspective -- and that of every athlete for whom I'm lucky enough to serve -- I disagree with the moment and manner in which you chose to express your views."All participants signed agreements not to make any political, religious, or racial remark at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, pic.twitter.com/deCOKaHQI9 — Race Imboden August 10, 2019 Imboden, 26, is ranked as the world's second-best in the foil event, and won a bronze medal in the men's individual foil on Tuesday. He helped the US win gold in the men's foil team event.As Imboden knelt, his teammates Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin stood.Berry took gold in the women's hammer throw, and she raised her fist in the air and bowed her at the end of the National Anthem in protest.
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