US Paralympic Administrators Admonish Team Over Social Media Behavior at Paralympic Games [Video]

Decorated Paralympic swimmer and the Director of U.S. Paralympic Swimming Erin Popovich has sent out a stern email addressing the behavior of American swimmers at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, and especially social media posts targeting other members of the team.

“I want to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent conduct observed on social media, which blatantly disregards the message we previously communicated and the Team USA delegation terms,” Popovich wrote. “Engaging in public disputes and targeting teammates on platforms like Instagram is unacceptable and contrary to the values we uphold.”

Popovich says that the athletes involved have been reported to the governing board and that “a disciplinary decision will follow shortly.”

While Popovich’s email did not specify the behavior in question, at least a piece of it is likely related to 37-year-old Christie Raleigh-Crossley. The former NCAA Division III Champion who now competes for the US Paralympic Team has won gold …