1968 olympics, african americans, peter norman, prejudiced, racism

Australia Finally Honors Sprinter Peter Norman

Peter Norman is an Australian athlete who won the silver medal in the 200 meters event at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. He is famous for participating in a silent protest with his fellow black athletes during the medal ceremony, questioning the prejudiced treatment of African-Americans. Recently, the government honored him by installing his bronze ...

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A statue of Peter Norman.