Which university installed statues of the US athletes?
Answers
Answered by
0
The San Jones State University installed statues of the US athletes.
Explanation:
- The San Jones State University installed a 20 ft sculpture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
- The two athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who were African American athletes had won gold and bronze respectively in 200 m race in the Olympics of 1968 in Mexico.
- They had raised their voice against racism and discrimination in the US, during the medal ceremony.
- When the American anthem was being played they stood with clenched fists upraised, head bowed wearing black socks and no shoes.
To know more about Olympics
Which Olympics was the first Olympics to have a dedicated athletes village?
https://brainly.in/question/11224817
Similar questions
Computer Science,
5 months ago
Math,
5 months ago
Political Science,
11 months ago
Environmental Sciences,
1 year ago
Environmental Sciences,
1 year ago