I am an Australian and was a silver medalist in the 200 metres event in the Summer Olympics of 1968. I stood in solidarity with two Black American athletes and silently supported them in the fight against racism by wearing a badge of Human Rights on my shirt. Who am I?

John Carlos

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Usain Bolt

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Tommie Smith

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Peter Norman

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The correct option is D Peter Norman
Peter Norman was a white Australian athlete who won the silver medal in the 200 metres event of the Mexico Olympics, 1968. He silently supported Tommie Smith and John Carlos. Two Black American athletes, in their protest against racism in the USA. He wore a human rights badge to support the cause. Due to this, he was not selected for the next Australian Olympics. He and the other two medalists of this event remained friends until Peter Norman passed away, aged 64, in the year 2006.

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