On this episode of Daily Sports History, we explore the iconic 1968 Olympics 200m podium moment, where Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a powerful gesture for human rights. Learn about the race, the athletes' bold statement against racial inequality, and the lasting impact of this pivotal moment in sports and civil rights history.Check out Inside the Rings Podcast https://www.facebook.com/insidetheringspodcast?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen%20Notes&utm_medium=website #DailySportsHistory, #1968Olympics, #TommieSmith, #JohnCarlos, #OlympicHistory, #HumanRights, #SportsAndActivism, #200mFinal, #CivilRights, #SportsPodcastListen now! 👉 DailySportsHistory.com 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! Email: [email protected]: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistoryTwitter: twitter.com/dailysportshisFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwLBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.socialInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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