The men's swim team at Gettysburg College has issued a statement regarding an incident in which a racial slur was allegedly scratched onto a teammate's body. The incident, which occurred earlier this month, has been investigated by the college and is not believed to be connected to the swim program or a result of hazing.
In their statement, team officials emphasized that the incident does not reflect the culture of the program. They stated, "The incident is not a byproduct of an unhealthy culture or a reflection on the program itself." The student involved in the incident is no longer enrolled at the college.
The college has not released further details about the incident or the student involved. The swim team's statement did not specify what actions, if any, are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.