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During the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a Black Power salute on the medal podium after winning gold and bronze in the 200-meter race. Their protest aimed to highlight racial inequality and social injustice in the United States. The iconic gesture became a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement and sparked widespread controversy and debate. As a result, both athletes faced significant backlash and were expelled from the Games.
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What are the names of the two black who salute at the Olympics games in the 1960s?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
What event in the 1968 Mexico Olympics did Tommie Smith and John Carlos place?
200m dash
In the 1968 Olympics who were the two black athletes suspended from the US team?
Tommie Smith (gold) and John Carlos (bronze)
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.
What sport did John Carlos and Tommie Smith do?
run
Who won the 1968 Olympics?
tommie smith won the 1968 Olympics
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.
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 were Tommie Smith and John Carlos protesting about in 1968?
Racism in the United States.
What is tommie smiths middle name?
Tommie Smith's middle name is H. His full name is Tommie Harold Smith, and he is best known for his iconic protest during the 1968 Olympics, where he raised his fist in a Black Power salute on the podium after winning the gold medal in the 200 meters.
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
Why did john Carlos and tommie smith do the black power salute in the 1968 summer Olympics?
To protest the treatment of African American citizens of the United States and to protest bigotry. Click on the 'Black Power Salute' link below to read about it and see a picture of Smith and Carlos on the podium doing the salute.
