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October 17, 1968: Olympic Protestors Stripped of Their Medals
On this day in 1968, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos were forced to return their track and field awards. During the medal ceremony the previous day, both American athletes raised their fists in a black–power salute. 
International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage criticized the athletes’ stance, claiming that it renounced “the basic principles of the Olympic games.”
Watch Tavis Smiley’s 2011 interview with John Carlos, in which they discuss why politics has an undeniable place in the Olympic Games.
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October 17, 1968: Olympic Protestors Stripped of Their Medals

On this day in 1968, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos were forced to return their track and field awards. During the medal ceremony the previous day, both American athletes raised their fists in a black–power salute.

International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage criticized the athletes’ stance, claiming that it renounced “the basic principles of the Olympic games.”

Watch Tavis Smiley’s 2011 interview with John Carlos, in which they discuss why politics has an undeniable place in the Olympic Games.

Photo: Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Source: to.pbs.org

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    • #Tommie Smith
    • #athletes
    • #black power
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    • #history
    • #sports history
    • #athletics
    • #civil rights
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