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The
two men Tommie Smith and John Carlos (African-Americans) won a gold medal and
bronze medals respectively, in the 200 metre race. At the time of the medal ceremony,
as the American national anthem was played, the two closed their eyes, bowed
their heads and began their protest. They received their medals wearing black socks
and no shoes to represent Black poverty. The black-gloved and raised clenched
fists were meant to symbolise Black power. The actions of the two men were met
with outrage and they were suspended from their national team and banned from
the Olympics Village. It was thought that such an act brought political
statements with it to the Olympic Games. The silver medal list Australian
player Peter Norman wore a human rights badge during the ceremony to show his
support.
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