The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to repeal women’s constitutional right to abortion has displeased quite a few athletes. Lewis Hamilton, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, among others, have already made themselves heard.
The Supreme Court decision now allows each state to legislate separately on abortion. Some conservative states passed abortion bans soon after the Supreme Court decision.
“I am disgusted by the decision of the Supreme Court,” Formula 1 driver Hamilton said via Instagram. “I do not understand that there are those in power who keep pushing to deprive millions of their rights. This decision affects most vulnerable among us.”
“It’s hard to put into words how sad this day is,” says football star Rapinoe. ,,For me personally, for my teammates and for all the people this affects. It will only increase the inequalities between them. “We know this won’t stop people from having abortions, but it will stop people from having safe abortions. I can’t believe how sad and mean this is.”
Former gymnast Biles makes herself heard mainly via twitter. “I’d better put my phone down before I really say what I think,” she said, while retweeting a large number of messages from people outraged by the decision.
Kneeling cyclists
American cyclists have protested the legislation ahead of the road race at the national championships. During the American national anthem, most riders decided to kneel next to their bicycles. They had already announced their protest action via social media. Only a few riders stopped and held their hands to their hearts during the national anthem.
The American cycling championships will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, where the right to abortion is also expected to disappear. Hundreds of Knoxville residents protested the controversial Supreme Court decision.
After the kneeling protest of the cyclists at the start, Kendall Ryan extended her American title. She was accompanied on stage by two teammates. Coryn Labecki of the Dutch Jumbo-Visma team finished fourth in Knoxville.
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