A United States hammer thrower claims she was offended that the national anthem was being played as she stood on the podium in third place after qualifying for the summer Olympics.Gwen Berry (31), who protested the national anthem before, stated that she felt that the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner at the medal ceremony was an intentional setup because she was told that it would be played prior to her standing on the podium in Oregon.Brooke Anderson and DeAnna Price, first place finishers, stood facing the flag with their hands above their hearts during the anthem. Berry, however, turned to face the crowd and held her ceremonial flowers close by her side. She then held her head up and covered it with a Tshirt that said Activist Athlete.JOSH MANDEL CALLS NOV. 3 COMMISSION, AND STANDS BY BEELIEF TRUMP WON IN 2020Berry stated that they had plenty of opportunities to perform the national anthem in Oregon, where the track-and-field trials are taking place. I was wondering what I should do. I decided to stay there and I began to sway. I then put my shirt over the top of my head.She said that organizers had told her the anthem would not be played before the walk out but that they did play it once we got there. However, a representative of USA Track and Field disagreed with the idea that it was a coordinated arrangement.Spokeswoman Susan Hazzard stated that the national anthem would be played at 5:20 p.m. in a statement to The Washington Examiner. We didn't wait for the athletes to be on the podium for the hammer throwing awards. The national anthem is played every single day as per a published schedule. We were thrilled to see the women's hammer throw team selected for the Games.Hazzard failed to provide a copy or point the Washington Examiner towards a posting of the "previously printed schedule" upon request.Continue the storyThe U.S. track & field trials were set to end on June 27,Berry's actions caused controversy on social media with many people criticizing her actions during the national song."Why is the Left so hateful of America?" Yes, there are many faults. But no nation has ever been able to free more people from slavery, have lifted more people out of poverty, or blessed with more abundance. God Bless America," Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, said while Scott Walker was the former Wisconsin governor. Scott Walker said, "What is wrong? Everyone grew up supporting the American flag. It didn't matter what your political views were, or how rich you were, everyone supported the flag. It was one of those civic rituals which brought us together. It should be today.Berry posted a photo of herself at the podium and captioned it "Stop playing games with me" on social media. She then wrote, "Thanks! Berry never claimed to hate this country. People try to speak for me, but I can't. This is why I speak up. "I LOVE MY PEOPLE."Berry raised her fist as she stood on the podium at the Pan-American Games in Peru in 2019. Berry was placed on probation by the U.S. Olympics & Paralympic Committee for one year after she violated the prohibition against protests.Publicly and privately, the USOPC apologized to her. The rules were then amended to allow protests at domestic events.Berry stated that my purpose and mission are more important than sports. I am here to help those who have been affected by systemic racism. That's the most important part. This is why I am here. This is why Im here today.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE WASHINGTON XAMINERAlthough the Tokyo Olympics for Summer 2020 was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic this spring forced their postponement. The games will begin at the end next month.Washington Examiner VideosTags: News. Olympics. 2020 Olympics. National Anthem. Protests. Sports. United States.Mike Brest is the Original AuthorOriginal Location: US Olympic Hammer Thrower claims that the national anthem played during the medal ceremony was a setup
