Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control
1 / 2Peru Pan Am GamesGwendolyn Berry of United States competes in the women's hammer throw final during the athletics at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Berry won the gold medal. LIMA, Peru — .
"Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list" of America's problems, Imboden said in a tweet sent after his team's foil medals ceremony."I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed.Berry raised her fist as America's national anthem was played to honor her win in the hammer throw.
The history of high-profile protests at the Olympics dates to the 1968 Games in Mexico City, when sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists during the medals ceremony for the 200-meter dash.Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been out of a job since shortly after he started kneeling during the national anthem before 49ers games in 2016 to protest police brutality and social injustice in America.
The actions by Berry and Imboden will test the Pan Am Sports Organization and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's resolve to enforce rules that restrict political protests.
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