"It is essential that those who have experienced or witnessed racism, discrimination and abuse are able to come forward to share their experiences. I thank all of those who have contacted the hotline so far," he said. He believes he started "a new life" the moment he stepped off the podium. Carlos and Smith were also inducted as Legends into the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Hall of Fame in 2019. "All the dialogue between me and Gio has been through (sporting director) Ross Wilson. Gio wanted to be respectful and not in any way disrupt things. I know all the boys and myself are really looking forward to working with him. It's a new chapter for the club."