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US Olympian Gwen Berry raises a fist in protest as IOC relaxes rules on free speech

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Gwen Berry, 32, will compete in the final of the hammer throw at Tokyo 2020. She has become a lightning rod for right-wing condemnation because of her activism and her protest of the US national anthem from the podium. Berry caused uproar when she turned away form the American flag as The Star-Spangled Banner was played, leading to calls from politicians such as Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw for her to be banned.

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The Independent

What was Gwen Berry’s flag protest and why are right-wing critics so angry?

All eyes will be on Missouri-born athlete to see if she carries out podium dissent

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

US Olympian Gwen Berry raises a fist in protest as IOC relaxes rules on free speech

The IOC allows some athlete demonstrations where it never did before, and Gwen Berry used her voice to speak up before her Olympic competition.

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

'I'm just here to represent,' says US athlete Gwen Berry after raising her fist at Tokyo 2020

US hammer thrower Gwen Berry says she is "ready to change some stuff for real" after raising her fist before the women's hammer throw final at Tokyo 2020 on Tuesday.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

U.S. Olympian who turned back on flag places 11th out of 12

The stage was all hers, so Gwen Berry pounded on her chest and extended her right fist after she was introduced for the hammer throw final at the Olympics.

3 years ago·United States

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New York Post

Gwen Berry, hammer thrower who turned away from US flag, fails to medal at Olympics

Gwen Berry failed to medal during the women’s hammer throw finals on Tuesday. Berry finished in eleventh place out of twelve competitors, registering a distance of 71.35 meters. The 32-year-o…

3 years ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Caller

Gwen Berry Fails To Earn A Medal At The Olympics

American hammer thrower Gwen Berry didn't earn a medal at the Olympics. She finished in 11th place Tuesday and didn't win a medal.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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US Olympian Gwen Berry raises a fist in protest as IOC relaxes rules on free speech

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What was Gwen Berry’s flag protest and why are right-wing critics so angry?

What was Gwen Berry’s flag protest and why are right-wing critics so angry?

US Olympian Gwen Berry raises a fist in protest as IOC relaxes rules on free speech

US Olympian Gwen Berry raises a fist in protest as IOC relaxes rules on free speech

'I'm just here to represent,' says US athlete Gwen Berry after raising her fist at Tokyo 2020

'I'm just here to represent,' says US athlete Gwen Berry after raising her fist at Tokyo 2020

U.S. Olympian who turned back on flag places 11th out of 12

U.S. Olympian who turned back on flag places 11th out of 12

Gwen Berry, hammer thrower who turned away from US flag, fails to medal at Olympics

Gwen Berry, hammer thrower who turned away from US flag, fails to medal at Olympics

Gwen Berry Fails To Earn A Medal At The Olympics

Gwen Berry Fails To Earn A Medal At The Olympics

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