THREE PROUD PEOPLE (Mural project) Tommy Smith, Peter Norman, John Carlos.

This mural was put up about 6 weeks prior to the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic games. It could be viewed from the McDonaldtown train station platform and from trains travelling past. Trains travel from central Sydney to the Homebush Olympic venue past this mural. As of a few years ago, the mural can no longer be seen from the tracks due to a city rail concrete sound barrier that has been installed.
Peter Norman was repremanded for his part in the action. Peter, in solidarity, wore the Olympic project for human rights badge, which defied the code of conduct. He also came up with the idea of Smith and Carlos each wearing one black glove from the same pair. All three of these guys were very couragous.

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[AndrewRigby1]

We have just put together an exhibition on 'Sport and peace', and one of the panels is of your mural. Thank you! It remains an inspiring and touching story.

Andrew Rigby

Centre for Peace & Reconciliation Studies

Coventry, UK

[halfasheep]

@AndrewRigby1 Wow, my pleasure. I hope the show goes well, cheers from Australia.

[salutethemovie]

Thank you for keeping Peter Norman (My uncle) name alive... much appreciated!!! Matt Norman

[halfasheep]

It is my pleasure. Peter Norman certainly deserves the very highest level of admiration.

[AndrewRigby1]

@halfasheep

Happy to send the link to PDF versions of the exhibition and accompanying notes - or send them as attachments.

Best wishes

Andrew

[NoWurrezz11]

Touched my heart even more, seeing Mr Smith and Mr Carlos carrying Mr Norman

to his resting place. Three great men that changed the world.

Thankyou.

[alivstyson59]

3 amazing men

[AdamDuffield]

This image is iconic

[Nintendoggy]

Very strongly done by them.

[megosalexendre]

All three of them risked a lot because its not just about loosing a medal but its about risking their life. We have seen other persons being persecuted for such reason or even less then that.

[davutturk]

I'm from Turkey and I'm big respecting to your uncle, precious Peter Norman. He was a real breaveheart. I'll tell about him my childrens. He will live in our memories. World needs to be human like him. R.I.P. brave man.

[BluBerryCrush]

I've always loved this piece of art... so moving... so proud yet so humble !!!