THE POWER OF THE MEDIA

The Olympics of ‘68 - Look at this picture

 Read all the questions before watching the video

 Watch the video and answer the following questions :

1. What is the basic principle of the Olympic Games, according to the President of the IOC ?

2. What are the most memorable events of the year 1968, according to the broadcaster ?

3. What Olympic discipline did Smith and Carlos compete in ?

4. Who lead the race at first ?

5. a- How did the man react when he saw John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s behaviour on the podium ?

b- Which exclamations does he actually use ?

6. Did people expect such a reaction from the athletes ?

7. What was the decision of the Olympic Committee after that ?

Video : Read the questions and answer on your paper sheet while and after watching the video

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Going further : (internet research)

Follow this link :

What did the Mexico ’68 Olympics have for the first time in the history of Olympics ? (see highlights)

Which exact discipline did Smith win ?

How did Peter Norman support the cause of Smith and Carlos on the podium ?

Follow this link : Give the three names given to the gesture made on the podium by the two Black Americans :

What does it symbolise ?