German Runner Calls for 'More Respect' After Seeing Online Racial Abuse of Teammates
- German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe condemned online racial abuse targeting some of her teammates during the European Championships and called for more respect for all German athletes.
- Kolbe expressed gratitude for support but highlighted offensive comments aimed at athletes of color, using her post-race interview platform to denounce racism and emphasize celebrating athletes' achievements.
- The German Athletics Federation is actively combating online hate speech at the championships with dedicated staff and cooperation with the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office to prosecute offenders.
- During the 2024 Olympics, German sports authorities used AI to delete abusive messages, and World Athletics has analyzed millions of athlete messages to prioritize athlete welfare.
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German runner calls for 'more respect' after seeing online racial abuse of teammates
German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned online racial abuse directed at some of her teammates at the European championships.
The German athlete Smilla Kolbe just missed the final of the European Championship. She didn't just want to talk about her performance afterwards.
German athlete condemns online racism of teammates: 'I don't want to imagine not being white'
German athlete condemns online racism of teammates: 'I don't want to imagine not being white' . German 800m runner Smilla Kolbe used her moment in front of the cameras at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham this evening to deliver a striking denunciation of racist abuse directed at her teammates online
»I don't want to imagine what it would be like if I wasn't so white«: Runner Smilla Kolbe comes close to dealing with many commentaries with her teammates. On TV, she demanded respect for everyone.
Smilla Kolbe's appeal against racism sparks a debate about respect, sporting performance and political statements.
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