He was supporting Carlos and Smith. I newer knew this.
It was 38 years ago, remembering human rights battles is always useful.
Peter Norman (June 15, 1942 - October 3, 2006) is a former Australian track star best known for winning the silver medal in the 200 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. The gold and bronze medalists were Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos, respectively. On the medal podium, during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith and Carlos, both African-Americans, famously joined in a black power salute.
What is less known is that Norman, a Caucasian, donned a badge on the podium in support of their cause, the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR). Norman is also the one who suggested that Smith and Carlos share the black gloves used in their salute; it was originally planned for Smith to don both. Norman died of a heart attack on October 3, 2006 in Melbourne at the age of 64.
2006-10-03 00:38:35 · 7 answers · asked by erri 5 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Thank you Erri
He did things like that back here in Australia. Always quietly but effectively and without fuss. A good human being who is now at rest. Best wishes and condolences to his family.
2006-10-03 10:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, its reassuring that we can remember these important ppl in history and not take for granted the opportunities we have today. Ppl fought long and hard to let us enjoy what we have today and some of us just can't see that. God rest his soul.
2006-10-03 12:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by sushibabes 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May his soul rest in peace!
2006-10-03 10:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Juventina 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May his soul rest in peace!
2006-10-03 07:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by lil_angel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May God bless his soul and may him rest in peace..
2006-10-03 11:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by .... 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok thanx...a minute of silence please
*silence*
ok good...thanx.
2006-10-03 08:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Naty:Co-Emperor Has Returned 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry I didn`t know of him (R.I.P) Thanks for enlightening me.
2006-10-03 07:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by edison 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋