Question

describe the story of mexico Olympics of 1968

Answer 1

During their medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City on October 16, 1968, African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". While on the podium, Smith and Carlos, who had won gold and bronze medals respectively in the 200-meter running event of the 1968 Summer Olympics, turned to face the US flag and then kept their hands raised until the anthem had finished. In addition, Smith, Carlos, and Australian silver medalist Peter Norman all wore human-rights badges on their jackets.

Answer 2

During the medal ceremony of the 200m race in Mexico Olympics 1968 Tommie smith and john carlos who were afro- Americans ( americans of African descent) won the gold and bronze medal respectively .both of them received the medal wearing black socks and no shoes to show black poverty.with this gesture they tried to draw international attention for racism practiced in USA. the black gloved, raised and clenched fists were meant to depict black power.to support them the silver medalist peter norman, an Australian wore a human rights badge. the international Olympic association(IOA)held both of them guilty because of undermining the Olympic spirit by giving this political statement. their medals were taken back. they were also subjected to a lot of criticism back home. peter norman was not included in the next Olympic team and had to suffer for his actions ..but their action got international attention.when norman died in 2006 smith and carlos were pallbearers at his funeral.