![]() This is where the humanitarian part of his story kicks in.Īt great personal sacrifice, Carlos, along with gold medalist and fellow inductee Tommie Smith, raised his fist on the Medal Podium while the Star Spangled Banner played following their medal ceremony, creating perhaps the most iconic image in Olympic, if not sports, history. Along the way, Carlos tied or set world records in theġ00-yard and 200-meter dash (although his 200-meter time was notīut Carlos’ quicksilver ability on the track is not the reason why he has been recognized with statues at San Jose State as well as the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. In addition to his iconic 200-meter bronze medalĪt the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games, Carlos led “Sp City” - San Jose State University - to the 1969 NCAA men’s The pure, unalloyed speed that Carlos displayed on He has been called “the world’s fastest humanitarian” and his life Grateful to come home to the world of track and field. ![]() “This is an honor I never thought I’d see,” Carlos said. ![]() ![]() ![]() John Carlos was elated upon learning that he would be inducted Once ostracized for having the courage to stand for his beliefs, half a century later track star John Carlos has embraced his role as a survivor. ![]()
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