Peter Norman
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Peter Norman Net Worth

Peter Norman was an Australian sprinter born on June 15, 1942. He is most famous for wearing a human rights badge during the podium ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, in support of his American podium-mates who joined in a black power salute. His actions were seen as a powerful statement of solidarity and he has since been celebrated for his courage and commitment to social justice.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 15, 1942
Birth Place Australia
Age 78 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 3, 2006 (age 64)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

Sprinter famous for wearing a human rights badge during the podium ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in support of his American podium-mates who joined in a black power salute.

Before Fame

He was educated at the Southport School in Queensland, Australia.

Trivia

He was a five-time Australian 200-meter champion.

Family Life

He grew up in Coburg, Victoria, Australia.

Associated With

John Carlos and Tommie Smith were the two African-American men on the 200-meter Olympic podium who saluted in protest of the civil rights turmoil in the United States at the time.

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