Hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who is set to represent Team USA later on this month at the Tokyo Games, is back in the spotlight after problematic tweets have actually been uncovered.Based on tweets posted to her validated account, some being decades old– which were still public as of publication– she has actually tweeted the R-word thoroughly, made facetious hazards to stomp a child, made jokes about rape, provided commentary on White people and made generalizations about Chinese people.Berry at first came under fire on Saturday for turning her back to the American flag while the national anthem played. Puma, one of Berrys sponsors, likewise didnt right away react to Fox News request for comment.Some of the tweets uncovered came before Berry made the Olympic group in 2016 and 2021, and even before she was on Team USA for the 2014 Pan American Sports Festival and the 2019 Pan American Games, respectively– in both events she took home the gold medals.IOC ALLOWS ATHLETE PROTESTS BEFORE OLYMPIC EVENTS, BARS POLITICAL GESTURES ON PODIUMS AND DURING COMPETITIONThe 32-year-olds tweets likely came from when she was in her early 20s. Last week, she raised a fist before one of her conclusions and was later on inspected over the anthem.On the playing of the anthem, Berry said she felt like she was set up.” I never ever stated that I didnt want to go to the Olympic Games, thats why I completed and got 3rd and made the group,” Berry said.OLD GWEN BERRY PHOTO OF HER HOLDING AMERICAN FLAG GOES VIRAL AMID ANTHEM UPROAR” I never ever said that I hated the country. Berry is not the only nationwide figure to be under fire over past tweets.

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who is set to represent Team USA later on this month at the Tokyo Games, is back in the spotlight after troublesome tweets have been uncovered.Based on tweets posted to her verified account, some being decades old– which were still public since publication– she has actually tweeted the R-word extensively, made facetious hazards to stomp a child, made jokes about rape, provided commentary on White individuals and made generalizations about Chinese people.Berry at first came under fire on Saturday for turning her back to the American flag while the nationwide anthem played. She likewise curtained a t-shirt that read “Activist Athlete” over her face. Her demonstration resulted in calls from conservative voices for her to step aside. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., have actually been among the loudest voices. Berry has actually likewise received assistance from many on social networks, consisting of Olympic legend Michael Johnson. She swore to compete.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM” The point is to compete … which I will be doing,” she fired back at critics.On Friday, web sleuths discovered decades-old tweets from the Olympian. The National Pulse was very first to report on the tweets.USA Track and Field and agents for Berry didnt instantly react to Fox News ask for remark. Puma, one of Berrys sponsors, likewise didnt instantly react to Fox News ask for comment.Some of the tweets unearthed came before Berry made the Olympic group in 2016 and 2021, and even before she was on Team USA for the 2014 Pan American Sports Festival and the 2019 Pan American Games, respectively– in both events she took house the gold medals.IOC ALLOWS ATHLETE PROTESTS BEFORE OLYMPIC EVENTS, BARS POLITICAL GESTURES ON PODIUMS AND DURING COMPETITIONThe 32-year-olds tweets likely originated from when she remained in her early 20s. As of Friday afternoon, the tweets were still active. Berry has been one of the professional athletes who has actually objected throughout Team USA events. Recently, she raised a fist before one of her conclusions and was later scrutinized over the anthem.On the playing of the anthem, Berry said she seemed like she was established. She declared she was told that the anthem would be played prior to she took the podium. ” They had sufficient opportunities to play the national anthem before we got up there,” Berry stated, according to The New York Post. “I was thinking of what I must do. Eventually I stayed there and I swayed, I put my shirt over my head. It was genuine rude.” GWEN BERRY VOWS TO COMPETE AT OLYMPICS DESPITE MOUNTING PRESSURE AFTER ANTHEM SNUB” They stated they were going to play it before we went out, then they played it when we were out there,” she continued. “Since thats not crucial, … But I do not actually desire to talk about the anthem. The anthem doesnt speak for me. It never has.”” My function and my mission is larger than sports,” she included. “Im here to represent those … who passed away due to systemic bigotry. Thats the essential part. Thats why Im going. Thats why Im here today.”
In this Aug. 10, 2019, file image, Gwen Berry of the United States waves as she is introduced at the start of the ladiess hammer throw last throughout athletics competitors at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru..
( AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) A spokesperson for USA Track and Field contested Berrys claim that it was a setup.Berry asserted in an interview with Black News Channel that she never ever said she didnt desire to represent the U.S. at the Olympics and never said she hated this country.” I never stated that I didnt want to go to the Olympic Games, thats why I completed and got third and made the group,” Berry said.OLD GWEN BERRY PHOTO OF HER HOLDING AMERICAN FLAG GOES VIRAL AMID ANTHEM UPROAR” I never ever stated that I disliked the nation. Berry is not the only nationwide figure to be under fire over past tweets.