The International Olympic Committee says it has `` received assurances from the highest level of government in Russia that the legislation will not affect those attending or taking part in the Games . '' Nick Symmonds is first athlete to openly criticize anti-gay law on Russian soil . Runner says he will do anything to champion equality , except get arrested . Score: 7 Russian law prohibits talk of gay rights , relationships in earshot of children .
Nick Symmonds is first athlete to openly criticize anti-gay law on Russian soil . Runner says he will do anything to champion equality , except get arrested . Score: 7 Russian law prohibits talk of gay rights , relationships in earshot of children .