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Did John Carlos and Tommie Smith of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics attend San Jose State College?
Yes, John Carlos and Tommie Smith both attended San Jose State College. They were Track and Field athletes there and became famous for their iconic black power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Their actions and athletic achievements have made them significant figures in both sports and civil rights history.
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What event in the 1968 Mexico Olympics did Tommie Smith and John Carlos place?
200m dash
Are the 2 black athletes in the G commercial the same ones who raised their fists in the 1968 Olympics?
Yes, they are Tommie Smith and John Carlos who raised their fists after winning medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City
What are the names of the two black who salute at the Olympics games in the 1960s?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
In the 1968 Olympics who were the two black athletes suspended from the US team?
Tommie Smith (gold) and John Carlos (bronze)
The two people who placed first and third in the 200m dash at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City who were later banished from the games were .?
They were gold medallist Tommie Smith (b. 1944) and bronze medallist John Carlos (b. 1945).
Who won the 1968 Olympics?
tommie smith won the 1968 Olympics
Did Tommie Smith and John Carlos lose their medals?
No, after a press conference with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) Tommie Smith And John Carlos refused to return them.
Who were the members of the US track team in the 1968 Olympics?
A few notable names are Jim Hines, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Dick Fosbury, and Bob Beamon.
What sport did John Carlos and Tommie Smith do?
run
What were Tommie Smith and John Carlos protesting about in 1968?
Racism in the United States.
What happened at the 1969 Olympics with Tommy Jones?
There were no Olympics in 1969, as the Summer Olympics are held every four years, and the closest events were in 1968 (Mexico City) and 1972 (Munich). However, if you meant the notable event involving Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics, they famously raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremony for the 200 meters to protest racial inequality in the United States. This act became a powerful symbol of the civil rights movement.
What college did NFL player Tommie Campbell play for?
NFL player Tommie Campbell played for California (PA).
