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The committee also warned other athletes that future protests could face more serious consequences.
"It is also important for me to point out that, going forward, issuing a reprimand to other athletes in a similar instance is insufficient," USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland wrote in the letters, which were obtained by the Associated Press.
"We recognize that we must more clearly define for Team USA athletes what a breach of these rules will mean in the future," Hirshland wrote. "Working with the (athletes and national governing body councils), we are committed to more explicitly defining what the consequences will be for members of Team USA who protest at future Games." US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned
By Brie Stimson | Fox News
Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist and fencer Race Imboden took a knee while on the medal stand last week in Lima, Peru. All athletes at the Pan American Games and the Olympics agree to rules forbidding political protest.
The committee also warned other athletes that future protests could face more serious consequences.
"It is also important for me to point out that, going forward, issuing a reprimand to other athletes in a similar instance is insufficient," USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland wrote in the letters, which were obtained by the Associated Press.
"We recognize that we must more clearly define for Team USA athletes what a breach of these rules will mean in the future," Hirshland wrote. "Working with the (athletes and national governing body councils), we are committed to more explicitly defining what the consequences will be for members of Team USA who protest at future Games."
After his protest, Imdoen tweeted “Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list" of issues that need to be addressed.
Berry said she was protesting social injustice in the United States. It was "too important to not say something,” she said.
Both athletes are eligible for the Olympics next year in Tokyo. From FOX News
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With the exception of small-bore rifle and shotgun events, the Olympics have degenerated into a hive of communism and f.aggotry.
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If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡
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If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡 BINGO!
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The person(s) doing the reprimanding will be the one(s) replaced.
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Probation is not a punishment.
Hell, it's barely a slap on the wrist.
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Probation is not a punishment.
Hell, it's barely a slap on the wrist. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Well.. Bye.
Laughing. About time. That.. If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡 BINGO! Double-Bingo... .
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If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡 Yep, I'd say that covers it. Probably no legal standing to strip them of their citizenship and leave them standing (or kneeling) in the country where it takes place, huh? (In MY world, there would be!)
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If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡 Yep, I'd say that covers it. Probably no legal standing to strip them of their citizenship and leave them standing (or kneeling) in the country where it takes place, huh? (In MY world, there would be!) If they protest, they should be stripped of any and all Medals they’ve won while representing the USA, and be required to reimburse all of the travel expenses AND BANNED For Life from Competing in The Olympics 😡 Yep, I'd say that covers it. Probably no legal standing to strip them of their citizenship and leave them standing (or kneeling) in the country where it takes place, huh? (In MY world, there would be!) You're assuming Peru would have them. We wouldn't want another country's traitors dumped on us, would we?
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Sam Colt put fencing in the "obsolete" category for good, anyway.
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If they (the committee) actually intended this to sting, it should've suspended them from the olympics
All they did was get a time out...to train more
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Ban fencing for 8 years!
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Hey, no reason to stick up for the 1st amendment. Only the 2nd one counts, right? You missed this part of the story? All athletes at the Pan American Games and the Olympics agree to rules forbidding political protest. Geno
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Hey, no reason to stick up for the 1st amendment. Only the 2nd one counts, right? Ever kneel in dog chit?
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Hey, no reason to stick up for the 1st amendment. Only the 2nd one counts, right? You missed this part of the story? All athletes at the Pan American Games and the Olympics agree to rules forbidding political protest. Geno Yup. Gotta muzzle 'em, lest they scare someone with free speech. Fidel would have appreciated such rules.
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Hey, no reason to stick up for the 1st amendment. Only the 2nd one counts, right? WTF does the 1st Amendment have to do with this? The USA is their employer, and they sign a contract with rules. Apparently, protesting isn't allowed in the contract. You are F'ing daft.
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Hey, no reason to stick up for the 1st amendment. Only the 2nd one counts, right? You missed this part of the story? All athletes at the Pan American Games and the Olympics agree to rules forbidding political protest. Geno Yup. Gotta muzzle 'em, lest they scare someone with free speech. Fidel would have appreciated such rules. It's not their Forum to corrupt, you dumb fugk. Just like panning for gold, eating Tide Pods, or chasing tail. You do it on your own time.
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