CrossFit formally apologized for the former CEO's comments.
in which he stated,"We're not mourning for George Floyd." He'll be replaced by Dave Castro, the company's director of the CrossFit Games and co-director of training.on the evening of June 9th that simply stated,"Greg Glassman retires. Dave Castro to assume role as CEO of CrossFit, Inc."in a post on the company's Instagram.
to gym owner Alyssa Royse. Royse had reached out to explain her decision to disassociate with the company over multiple concerns, including its silence in regards to Black Lives Matter., CrossFit said,"Greg's statements were incredibly insensitive and hurtful. Please accept our deepest apology for contributing to the pain and confusion permeating our community — a community we love and respect for its vibrancy, strength of spirit, and diversity.
Details are still emerging over the exact role Glassman will have in the company moving forward. According to. He would continue to profit from the company's development and"legally retain full control of the company at his discretion. It's unlikely that the move would equate to real change in the eyes of the community, and multiple sources have confirmed as much."
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