Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry Sparks Activism At U.S. Olympic Trials
Gwen Berry turned away from the flag while the national anthem played during the U.S. Olympic Trials medal ceremony. This falls within USOPC guidelines.
IOC Will Still Outlaw & Punish Podium Protests In Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will stand by its policies banning protests during medal ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
USOPC Creates Athlete Group to Examine Policies – Including Right to Protest
The USOPC’s actions come days after CEO Sarah Hirshland apologized to thrower Gwen Berry for the organization’s handling of her demonstration at 2019 Pan Ams.
USOPC’s Hirshland Apologizes to Olympian Gwen Berry for Post-Protest Fallout
Berry, who raised her fist on the podium at 2019 Pan Ams, asked for an apology after the USOPC’s letter to athletes this week condemned systemic inequality.
USOPC, 4 USAS Federations Release Statements Amid Nationwide Protests
The USOPC, USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming and USA Water Polo have released statements acknowledging the public calls for change.