Pretty old news. Do people really not get curious about the white guy in the pic?
ctually, I even thought that that guy who seemed to be just a simpering Englishman represented, in his icy immobility, the will to resist the change that Smith and Carlos were invoking in their silent protest.
I actually read about this guy as someone on GAF posted a story on him last year, maybe it was in the iconic photographs thread. Solid guy, much respect from me.
YepI actually read about this guy as someone on GAF posted a story on him last year, maybe it was in the iconic photographs thread. Solid guy, much respect from me.
Normin, you were an honorable man. It's a shame what Australia did to you.
Damn, what a great read
I always wondered why one put up his right hand and the other his left. Now I know. Thanks OP, for the interesting and informative article.
Sounds like they should update that statue.
Geoff Baur112 said:I have no idea if it is true, but according to the Wikipedia page (The entry on Black Power Salute). The statue excluded Norman at his own request because Norman wanted people to stand on that podium themselves and "feel what he felt". If true, that is incredibly powerful.
That was a great emotional read, was getting all misty eyed by the end.
I can't believe he was ostracized for that long and not accepted by his home country, not invited even to the freakin' 2000 Olympics in Sydney by the Australian Olympic Committee? Wow.
It took til 2012 for Australia to truly recognize him....damn.