In 1968, Olympic Winner Stood For Equality With Fellow Black Athletes
In 1968, Peter Norman did something unheard of at the Olympics: He stood with his black peers against racism. Being the 60s, this was a big deal. Peter had won the Silver medal in the 200 meters, a close race with two African-Americans, John and Tommie. As they walked up to the podium to accept their medals, Peter made a…