USA’s fencers have found themselves in the news over protests, coronavirus and reports of an unwanted teammate. They still performed on the piste

Though soccer and rugby teams have taken a knee before matches at the Tokyo Olympics to protest racial injustice, how the authorities would react to a demonstration during a medal ceremony remains to be seen.

Should the American hammer thrower Gwen Berry finish in the top three later this week, it seems likely the question will arise.

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