Tommie Smith won the 200-meter dash in the 1968 Olympics. In that same year, John Carlos came in third in that event. Why were Carlos and Smith banned from the Olympic Games?
- They refused to accept the medals.
- They tested positive for steroids.
- They refused to take a blood test.
- They made a political gesture on the medal stage.
Answer
The correct answer is D) They made a political gesture on the medal stage..
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