In a statement released on Tuesday, Greg Glassman announced his decision to retire after creating “a rift in the CrossFit community” and unintentionally hurting “many of its members.”

“Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic,” Glassman said. “I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ’s affiliates’ missions.”

Glassman’s resignation comes after the executive tweeted, “Floyd-19,” in response to a statement released by Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, calling racism a public health issue.

In another tweet, Glassman slammed the institute’s coronavirus model and criticized it for modeling a “solution to racism,” according to CNN. To make matters worse, Glassman reportedly said, “I do not mourn George Floyd” several times during a zoom call with gym owners.

In response, Rebook, and several other brands severed ties or distanced themselves from CrossFit, which prompted Glassman to apologize.

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But now, Glassman will be replaced by Dave Castro, director of CrossFit Games.

“I’m honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit, Inc.,” Castro said. “I hope to do right by affiliates, trainers, athletes, and other members of the CrossFit community around the world and never lose sight of the mission Greg established for us all.”

A few days ago, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation posted a tweet stating, “Racism and discrimination are critical public health issues that demand an urgent response, wherever they occur.”

CrossFit CEO, Greg Glassman, responded on Saturday to the tweet: “It’s FLOYD-19.”

Reebok released a statement to Footwear News stating, “Our partnership with CrossFit HQ comes to an end later this year. Recently, we have been in discussions regarding a new agreement, however, in light of recent events, we have made the decision to end our partnership with CrossFit HQ. We will fulfill our remaining contractual obligations in 2020. We owe this to the CrossFit Games competitors, fans, and the community.”

The statement continued, “What doesn’t change is our commitment and dedication to CrossFitters and the passionate CrossFit community. We’re so thankful for the strong bonds we’ve created with coaches, box owners, and athletes around the world over the past 10 years. We want to especially thank Dave Castro, Nicole Carroll, Andy Stumpf, Steve Weiss, and Jimi Letchford, who were instrumental in ensuring Reebok was welcomed by the community so that we could do our part to help more people improve their lives through fitness.”