AOC Media Centre - 1968 Mexico City

Peter Norman Silver SalutePeter Norman finished in between the black American sprinters Tommy Smith and John Carlos in the final of the 200 metres at Mexico City in 1968. Not only did he set the Australian Record (20.0, still stands in 2014), he earned himself a niche forever in one of the most controversial moments in Olympic history.

Peter Norman posthumously awarded Olympic Order of MeritOn the eve of World Olympic Day, the Australian Olympic Committee presented the family of the late Olympian Peter Norman an Order of Merit at a special ceremony in Melbourne on June 22, 2018.

Olympic History Secondary Resource VideosExplore the media extracts from the movie Australia at the Olympic Games, as part of the Olympic history secondary resource.

Best of 1960-1976 GalleryAcross the five Summer Olympic Games from Tokyo 1960 to Montreal 1976 Australian athletes Herb Elliot, Dawn Fraser, Ralph Doubell and Shane Gould were just some of the stars. Re-live some of the magic moments from these Games in this gallery collection.