I had to write a personal opinion about the 1968 Mexico Olympics and why it was so controversial. Here is the link to my work. The 1968 Mexico Olympics were controversial because first place, Tommy Smith and second place, John Carlos, did the black power salute in protest of racial discrimination in America. Racism was everywhere. Peter Norman an Australian was also on the medal dias.
Here is the photo.
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