John Carlos

Runner

Birthday June 5, 1945

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 78 years old

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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 .