Question

describe the episode of Mexico Olympics which took place in 1968 . do u think that Atheletes were justified IN RAISING THE ISSUE ?

Answer 1

The event is regarded as one of the most overtly political statements in the history of the modern olympic games. The episode of the Mexico Olympics (1968) was Black Power Salute. it was a political demonstration conducted by African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos.IT was during their medal receiving ceremony at the 1968 summer olympic games in the olympic stadium in Mexico city. The two U.S. athletes received their medals shoeless, but wearing black socks to represent black poverty.