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John Carlos

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Born June 5, 1945 · Harlem, New York, USA

Also known as Dr. John Carlos · John Wesley Carlos

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Biography

John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.

Awards & recognition

  • Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Filmography7 titles

O.J.: Made in America

2016as Self (archive footage)

O.J.: Made in America

as Self (archive footage)

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

1999as Self (archive footage)

Salute

2008as Self

Malcolm X

1972as Self (archive footage)

Stand

2023as Self (archive footage)

Shut Up and Dribble

as Self (archive footage)