Vladyslav Heraskevych’s sign was printed on a blue-and-yellow piece of paper, matching the colors of his country’s flag.
Like any normal people, I don’t want war,” Heraskevych said after he finished competing.
The gesture came as Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine, stoking fears in the West that Moscow is planning an invasion.
“A lot of news about guns, about weapons, what’s to come in Ukraine, about some armies around Ukraine.
Shortly after the race, the International Olympic Committee said there would be no repercussions for the athlete.
In the runup to these Games, many braced for potential protests against the host country, China, which has been accused of widespread abuses against predominantly Muslim Uyghurs.