Few athletes in American history are as famous for taking a stand against injustice as Tommie Smith and John Carlos. The two sprinters won gold and bronze, respectively, at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, and used their moment on the medal stand to make a statement about race relations in America. You may have seen their photo once or twice:
John Carlos: "Tommie Smith and I might be the ones who took those steps; when we walked off you came with us." #SJSU pic.twitter.com/31mLaBhslj
— San Jose State (@SJSU) August 1, 2016
The two civil rights icons were interviewed by The Undefeated's Marc J.