Every time I see the “black power” photo of 200-meter sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, two things come readily to mind.
First, I recall hearing the unprecedented whistling and jeering that rained down on the flag-raising part of the ceremony.
Second, what the impact must have been on Peter Norman of Australia. Norman beat Carlos for the silver medal, but had to endure a ceremonial travesty in what should have been his finest hour.