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In which city were the 1968 Summer Olympics held, where Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a famous protest?
Answer
Mexico City
The 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City, Mexico. After winning gold and bronze in the 200m sprint, American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists on the podium in a silent protest for human rights.
💡 Did you know?
Tommie Smith's world-record 200m run of 19.83 seconds at those 1968 Games stood as the Olympic record for 12 years.
Other options people guess
- Tokyo
- Munich
- Montreal
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