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"American Gold Medalists Kneel, Raise Fist During National Anthem, Face Punishment
By Zachary Stieber
August 12, 2019 Updated: August 12, 2019
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Two Americans who won gold medals at the Pan American Games and knelt or raised a fist during the national anthem could face punishment because they didn’t adhere to the terms they committed to, the governing body said.
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“Every athlete competing at the 2019 Pan American Games commits to terms of eligibility, including to refrain from demonstrations that are political in nature,” Mark Jones, the vice president of communications for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee [USOPC], told ESPN in a statement on Aug. 11.

“In these cases, the athletes didn’t adhere to the commitment they made to the organizing committee and the USOPC. We respect their rights to express their viewpoints, but we are disappointed that they chose not to honor their commitment. Our leadership are reviewing what consequences may result.”

Race Imboden, 26, knelt as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony on Friday after his team won gold in the team foil event. His teammates remained standing while the Brazilian team saluted and the Canadian team stood straight.

“We must call for change. 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,” he said in a statement on Twitter."