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The rules against protesting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, explained

cory woodroof
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Aug 1, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Raven Saunders (USA) protests on the medal podium after winning the silver medal in the women's shot put during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Raven Saunders (USA) protests on the medal podium after winning the silver medal in the women's shot put during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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"Perhaps the most famous protest at the Olympic Games happened in 1968, when American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists while the US national anthem played during the 200-meters medals ceremony," he wrote. "Both athletes were later sent home. More recently, US athlete Gwen Berry raised a fist and Race Imboden took a knee during the 2019 Pan-American Games, with both athletes eventually given a year-long probation."

What are the rules for such protests at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter

Rule 40 in the Olympic Charter

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