What action was taken by International Olympic Association against each of the three Olympians, Carlos, Smith and Norman Peter ?
Answers:
(i) The International Olympic Association held Carlos and Smith guilty of violating the Olympic spirit by making a political statement.
(ii) The medals given to Carlos and Smith were taken back.
(iii) Back home, they were subjected to a lot of criticism.
(iv) Norman too, suffered for his action and was not included in the Australian team for the next Olympics.
1.Their medals were taken away
2. Carlos and smith faced a lot of criticism .
3. Peter Norman was banned for the next Olympics .
3 (i) The International Olympic Association held Carlos and Smith guilty of violating the Olympic spirit by making a political statement. Their medals were taken back. Back home, they were subjected to a lot of criticism.
(ii) (a) Peter Norman wore a human rights badge on his shirt during the ceremony to show his support to the two Americans.
(b) Norman was not included in the Australian team for the next Olympics.