John Carlos: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Wesley Carlos (born June 5, 1945) is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith. He went on to tie the world record in the 100-yard dash and beat the 200 meters world record (although the latter achievement was never certified). After his track career, he enjoyed a brief stint in the Canadian Football League but retired due to injury. He became involved with the United States Olympic Committee and helped to organize the 1984 Summer Olympics. Following this, he became a track coach at Palm Springs High School. He was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2003. He is the author, with sportswriter Dave Zirin, of The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World, published in 2011 by Haymarket Books.
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- Full name: John Carlos
- Born: 1945-06-05
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q370729
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Who is John Carlos?
John Wesley Carlos (born June 5, 1945) is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player.
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John Carlos is United States.
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John Carlos was born on 1945-06-05.
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