Jamie McDonald, organizer and sponsor of the major CrossFit-style events does not foresee the local tournaments being affected as CrossFit Inc. navigates through current treacherous waters.
Greg Glassman, the co-founder and former CEO of CrossFit Inc. came under fire for insensitive tweets and other comments about George Floyd and the corona virus last weekend as protests over Floyd’s murder and racial injustices sweep the globe.
Reebok and many affiliate gyms have ended their partnership with CrossFit Inc. as a result of Glassman’s remarks for which he has since stepped down as CEO and apologized.