Olympics: U.S. athletes can make "respectful demonstrations" at trials

American athletes will be allowed to make "respectful demonstrations" for racial and social justice during selection trials for this summer's Tokyo Games, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Tuesday.In an open letter to U.S. athletes, USOPC chief Sarah Hirshland said they will be given latitude to "express their personal perspectives on racial and social justice in a respectful way, and without fear of sanction."The committee developed guidelines to allow athletes to express beliefs through a collaborative process with the Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice, which incl…READ FULL ARTICLE