Gwen Berry on if she would protest on Olympic podium: 'We'll see'

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Olympic athlete Gwen Berry, who made headlines last month by protesting during the national anthem after qualifying for the games, said only time will tell if she'll do the same should she make it to the Olympic podium. "We'll see ... It depends on how I'm feeling," the track and field star said while appearing on "Don Lemon Tonight" Thursday. "It depends on what I want to do in that moment, and what I want to do for my people in that moment."

As the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played during the Olympic qualifiers ceremony, Berry faced away from the American flag and held up a t-shirt that read "activist athlete."

"I do respect the Constitution," Berry told Lemon. "But I will not stand for any symbol or song that does not stand for all people in America." When asked by Lemon which part of the song upset her, Berry said, "It's all of these words. Freedom, justice... these are things that do not hold true for all Americans."

While certain racial and social justice demonstrations were allowed at the Olympic and Paralympic trials, they will be banned at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Should she choose to protest again, Berry will be in violation of the International Olympic Committee's Rule 50.

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[HUAJIAO]

1. Do what you need to do Gwen Berry !!!

You are one strong, brave soul....

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

2. I like her positive thinking ...

... thinking she'll get to the podium, and that a U.S. athlete will win gold, and that the hammer-throw will attract media attention.

I just hope she stands respectfully if she's on the podium when some other national anthem is played.