Gwen Berry, U.S. Olympian, Stands Up to Backlash for National Anthem Snub

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Gwen Berry had many people supporting her — and others not — when she decided to turn away from the American flag during the national anthem at the U.S. Olympic Trials on June 26, 2021. The 31-year-old track and field Olympian performed the controversial action as a sign of protest for racial justice after successfully qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics this summer. But Gwen’s decision wasn’t exactly a surprising one, given that she considers herself an “activist athlete.”

told ESPN she thought the choice was intentional. “I feel like it was a setup, and they did it on purpose… I was pissed, to be honest,” Berry said.