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Swimmer Michael Andrew 'Violated' Protocols by Not Wearing Mask, USOPC Says

Olympic swimmer Michael Andrew "violated" COVID-19 protocols by not wearing a mask in the mixed zone at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, USOPC said Friday.

It is reviewing the matter with USA Swimming and “will take action as needed.”

The statement, per USA Today: “Not wearing a mask is a violation of the covid mitigation protocols put in place by both the USOPC and TOCOG (the Tokyo Olympic organizers) – protocols we have been adamant in following as a delegation. We are currently reviewing this matter with the National Governing Body and will take action as needed.