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The American Cyclist Quinn Simmons, of the Trek Segafredo team, at the center of a controversy over a tweet in support of US President Donald Trump, apologized and clarified that he is “firmly opposed to racism in any form.”
I want to apologize to anyone who has been offended, as I strongly oppose racism in any form. For anyone who disagrees with me politically, that’s fine, I won’t hate him for that. I only ask the same thing, “said the young American runner in a message.
Quinn Simmons fue suspended by his team “until further notice” for expressing an opinion in favor of the president Donald Trump, a few weeks before the presidential election. Through a press release, Trek-Segafredo made the news official.
“As an American runner, I have always been proud to represent my country. Competing for an American team has been a lifelong dream. One of the main reasons I chose this team was because of the American values they convey. To those of you who found the color of the emoji I used racist, I can promise you that I didn’t want it to be interpreted that way».
In the statement, the team’s director, Luca Guercilena, also referred to the issue that has created a lot of controversy in the United States. “We hold all Trek staff and management to a high ethical standard and our riders are no exception. We believe Quinn has a bright future as a professional, that you can take this opportunity to grow as a person and make a positive contribution to a better future for cycling. We remain committed to helping Quinn as much as possible. ”
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