Sadly the third hero of this act is not included. Peter Norman, the silver medalist from Australia, sacrificed his career to stand by and stand up for John Carlos and Tommy Smith. Vilified by his own government denied recognition as late as the 2000 Sydney Olympic games.

The 22-foot statue prominently features Smith and Carlos, but Norman requested that his space in the statue be left empty so that viewers could “Take a Stand” and join the movement

I did 'take a stand' when I visited. Though it was during the BLM summer, as a white person, I did not feel I should raise my fist or take a knee. Instead, I forced my hat and respectfully bowed my head. The monument is HUGE with the athletes over 10' (3.048m) tall.

Arrgh....dang autocorrect...doffed my hat...

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Oh wow that’s right in line with his character. What a legend. RIP Norman.

Thank you. I was upset Norman wasn't represented on the statue.

It was in the article. I copied this from the linked article. (Also people should read the article)

Seems past time to add Peter Norman.

Why is Peter Norman who stood in solidarity with the two Americans missing? Whose gloves are the US athletes wearing?

... black scarves, black gloves and beads. These were used to symbolize poverty + Black pride, and to honor the countless African Americans who were brought over on the Middle Passage or later lynched. sjtoday.6amcity.com/1968-olympic...

Peter Norman asked not yo be included so his presence would not detract from the protest. "After Smith and Carlos placed first and third in the 200-meter race, they took to the winner’s podium and accepted their medals wearing black socks, black... 1/2