Former CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman allegedly used racist and sexist language in unearthed audio recording

Greg Glassman, who is in the process of selling CrossFit to Eric Roza, has been embroiled in multiple controversies

Glassman is alleged to have used derogatory slurs concerning women and black people in recording

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Greg Glassman, the former CEO of CrossFit finds himself at the centre of controversy once again for his alleged language. Photo: CrossFit Inc.

Published: 4:27pm, 13 Jul 2020Updated: 4:34pm, 13 Jul 2020

In a 50-minute audio clip obtained by Business Insider, a man alleged to be CrossFit founder and former CEO Greg Glassman threatens a former employee, saying “it’s enough for me to slit your f****** throat.” The man can also be heard using the N-word.

The new allegations against Glassman come after a tumultuous month for CrossFit and its owner.

Glassman stepped down as CEO of the company on June 9 after a controversial tweet about George Floyd. In the weeks following, more than 30 insiders who worked at or with CrossFit spoke to Business Insider about what they said were patterns of sexism and misogyny at the company.

Many of them said a misogynistic culture was fostered by Glassman himself. On June 24, CrossFit announced that Glassman would be selling the company to affiliate gym owner Eric Roza.

CrossFit’s founder Greg Glassman is reportedly selling the company to Eric Roza amid multiple scandals. Photo: CrossFit Inc.

The woman heard in the audio clip identified herself to Business Insider as Lisa Lugo, a former CrossFit employee who said she was involved in a relationship with Glassman between approximately 2009 and 2014. Three sources allege the male voice in the video is Glassman's.