Being more than 2,300 metres above sea level, Mexico City with its searing temperatures ... who had lit the torch at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne , could only finish sixth and, on crossing ...

The feature will examine how the two track stars from San Jose State University became part of the protest at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games, raising their fists on the podium in a “Black ...

A Polish coach's strategy to make Mexicans competitive against Europeans at the 1968 Olympics changed Mexico racewalking ...

The picture (and actions) demonstrating the activism of the track stars at the 1968 Olympics cost them everything and gave me ...

U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City ... the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City became one of the most iconic ...

The black power freedom salute at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics was a protest felt across the world and it remains a symbol ...

Inspired by U.S. sprinter Tommie Smith, who with John Carlos raised his fist in protest during the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, the artwork commemorates the silent gesture during a time of ...

It all started at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. That’s when U.S. track and field Olympian John Carlos won the bronze medal in the 200-meter race. But it’s what happened after that during ...