Conference

Keynote Address: John Carlos

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Abstract

John Carlos was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics. His black power salute on the medal podium with Tommie Smith caused much political controversy at the time. In 1969, he equaled the world 100-yard record of 9.1, won the AAU 220-yard run, and led San Jose State to its first NCAA championship with victories in the 100 and 220 and as a member of the 4 x 110-yard relay. Following his track career, he enjoyed brief stints in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. Carlos was a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR) and helped the United States Olympic Committee organize the 1984 Summer Olympics. Following this he became a counselor, in-school suspension supervisor, and track coach at Palm Springs High School. He was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2003.