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John Carlos

Biography

John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.

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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games photo

Person Stats

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1945-06-05

Place of BirthHarlem, New York, USA

Also Known AsDr. John CarlosJohn Wesley Carlos

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