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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman quits after George Floyd remarks
Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" with tweets about Floyd's death and protests.
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What was the controversy?
In reply to a public health body saying racism was a public health issue, Greg Glassman tweeted on Saturday night: "FLOYD-19."
He also called an affiliate "delusional" for questioning why CrossFit had been silent on the killing in Minneapolis.
According to Buzzfeed, hours before posting the fateful tweet, Mr Glassman had told gym owners on a private Zoom call: "We're not mourning for George Floyd - I don't think me or any of my staff are.
"Can you tell me why I should mourn for him? Other than that it's the white thing to do."