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My Take
John Carlos is one of those figures where the athletic resume almost becomes secondary to the moment. Bronze in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics is impressive on its own, but it's the Black Power salute on that podium with Tommie Smith that made him historic. I admire the courage there. He knew the cost and raised his fist anyway. The later Arthur Ashe Courage Award feels like belated recognition of exactly that. What I appreciate is that he was a genuine athlete first, having tied a world record, not a protester who happened to compete. That combination is what makes him endure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Carlos
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・カーロス
- Reading
- じょん・かーろす
- Born
- June 5, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- sprinter / athletics competitor / Canadian football player / American football player / athlete
2. Background
- University
- San Jose State University
Awards & achievements
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Carlos born?
Born June 5, 1945 (age 81).
Where is John Carlos from?
John Carlos is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does John Carlos do?
John Carlos works as sprinter, athletics competitor, Canadian football player, American football player, athlete.
How tall is John Carlos?
John Carlos is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.