John Carlos, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Carlos

Athletics competitor, sprinter

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1945

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: sprinter, athletics competitor, American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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John Wesley Carlos (born June 5, 1945) 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, and his Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith caused much political controversy.
He went on to tie the world record in the 100-yard dash and beat the 200 meters world record (although the latter achievement was never certified).
After his track career, he enjoyed a brief stint in the Canadian Football League but retired due to injury.He became involved with the United States Olympic Committee and helped to organize the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Following this he became a track coach at Palm Springs High School.
He was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2003. He is the author, with sportswriter Dave Zirin, of The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World, published in 2011 by Haymarket Books.