Greg Glassman resigns as CrossFit CEO after controversial statements about George Floyd

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

Embattled CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman is resigning after he sparked outrage over his response to nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

In a statement Tuesday, Glassman said he decided to retire after he "created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members."

"Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic," Glassman said. "I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ's or affiliates' missions."

CrossFit has been embroiled in controversy for the past week — first because gym owners said they were dismayed by the company's failure to quickly put out a statement expressing solidarity with protesters or support for black athletes, as dozens of corporations did in the days following George Floyd's death. Then on Saturday, Glassman posted several controversial tweets referencing Floyd's death and the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/09/business/greg-glassman-crossfit-resignation/index.html

[Fullduplexxx]

1. Just stfu and buh-bye shtstain

[soothsayer]

2. Glad to hear it

[we can do it]

3. Buh bye and take your shitty workouts with you.

[gibraltar72]

4. Bad things keep happening to good people.

[CurtEastPoint]

5. Who are the 'good people' you are referring to?

[gibraltar72]

7. None that I know of That fit his profile.

[obamanut2012]

6. He also thinks CV-19 is basically a hoax

And doesn't actually exist.

[Blasphemer]

8. That added context makes his post about George Floyd even more despicable.. nt

[Mosby]

9. He damaged the brand

Wouldn't be surprised if he gets sued.

[Politicub]

10. There was a segment about him on 60 Minutes a couple of years ago.

He seemed like a jerk. It’s not surprising he is a crate-jumping douche nozzle.