American gold medalist fencer Race Imboden knelt as the national anthem played at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, to protest racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants and President Trump
"We must call for change," he tweeted afterward along with a photo."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. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list.
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. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, pic.twitter.com/deCOKaHQI9 — Race Imboden August 10, 2019 Imboden, 26, was ranked as the world's second-best in the foil event, and won a bronze medal in the men's individual foil on Tuesday. On Friday, he helped the US win gold in the men's foil team event, and then took a knee on the podium as the Star Spangled Banner played.As Imboden knelt, his teammates Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin stood tall.
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