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August 2, 2021

U.S. Olympic Medalist Probed For Displaying "X" Gesture to Protest Oppression
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In Tokyo, the International Olympic Committee says it's investigating
whether an "X" gesture made by U.S. shot put silver medalist Raven
Saunders violated its ban on political statements. Saunders, who is
African American and identifies as queer, told reporters her gesture
from the medal podium represented the "intersection of where all people
who are oppressed meet." In other Olympics news, U.S. gymnastics
superstar Simone Biles says she will compete in the balance beam
competition on Tuesday - about a week after she withdrew from her team
finals for mental health reasons.


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