American athletes have been warned by Team USA chiefs they will face “consequences” if they stage political protests at next year’s Olympic Games.
It comes after two athletes were reprimanded for protesting against social injustice at the Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru.
Fencer Race Imboden and hammer thrower Gwen Berry have been placed on 12-month probation after podium protests.
Imboden took a knee during the national anthem while Berry raised a fist. Read more