Roommates, Greg Glassman is stepping down as CEO of CrossFit after he mad a controversial comment about George Floyd on Twitter.
A few days ago, Greg replied to a tweet about racial discrimination being a public health issue, with a reference to George Floyd and COVID-19. Glassman combined the words, commenting “It’s FLOYD-19”, and now says he has hurt many CrossFit members with his words.
“I, CrossFit HQ., and the CrossFit community will not stand for racism. I made a mistake by the words I chose yesterday. My heart is deeply saddened by the pain it has caused. It was a mistake, not racist but a mistake.”
His apology continues saying:
“Floyd is a hero in the black community and not just a victim. I should have been sensitive to that and wasn’t. I apologize for that. I was trying to stick to the @IHME_UW for their invalidated models resulting in needless, economy-wrecking, life-wrecking, lockdown…”
“Involving George Floyd’d name in that effort was wrong.”
Glassman’s tweets pushed various brand partners, including Reebok and some gyms, to distance themselves from the CrossFit brand. Despite his apology, Glassman will be replaces as CEO by Dave Castro, the director of CrossFit Games.
“I’m honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit, Inc.” Castro said in a statement. “I hope to do right by affiliates, trainers, athletes, and other members of the CrossFit community around the world and never lose sight of the mission Greg established for us all.”
