Hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who turned away from the American flag as the national anthem played as she stood on a podium during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, said she felt blindsided by ...

Landscaper Russ Azarello, who walked up to the podium holding several small American flags like Bassoff’s, told the council that he “just can’t comprehend [how] someone holding the ...

Twelve-time Olympic medalist and world record holder Ryan Lochte said he disagrees with athletes who "disgrace" the American flag on the podium in order to make a political statement. "Everyone ...

BMX freestyle Olympian Chelsea Wolfe said it was her goal to win a medal in the Tokyo Olympics so she could “burn a US flag on the podium.” “My goal is to win the Olympics so I can burn a US ...