What’s more, Olympic athletes have been disciplined for less. While Hadzic has never discussed how he identifies personally, there is no doubt white athletes are treated differently to black athletes, particularly in America. Sexual assault allegations against NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, which he settled out of court, had no material effect on his career. The NFL and MLB regularly suspend players after sexual misconduct allegations against them – even if no criminal charges are filed. From there Hadzic quickly emerged as a national standout and Olympic hopeful who’d narrowly miss the cut for the Rio Games.

Source: The Guardian July 26, 2021 10:00 UTC