John Carlos
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About
American track and field athlete who won the 1968 200m bronze medal and famously put up the Black Power salute on the Olympic podium.
Before Fame
He earned a track scholarship to attend East Texas State University.
Trivia
He became a member of the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2003.
Family Life
He fathered a daughter with second wife Kim.
Associated With
He carried out a famous political protest with fellow sprinter Tommie Smith .
