From K-QED. It seems every Olympics has that one big moment that lives on in American memory.

In 2008, it's a narrow victory by Michael Phelps and his teammates in the 4 by 100 Freestyle Relay.

In 1996, it's gymnast Carrie Strug, landing her vault with an injured ankle.

And then in 1980, there's the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat over the Soviets.

The Miracle on ice.

You believe in miracle? Yes!

Unbelievable!

But in 1968, the moment that sticks out was about a lot more than athletic victory.

It was about social change.

It comes from two track athletes from San Jose State University.

It's the men's 200 meter sprint. Tommy Smith and John Carlos take gold and bronze.

While they're up in the metal stand, they make a very public salute black power, a gesture that has immediate

consequences for both of them.

Today on Bay Curious, we bring you a story about how two local athletes took a stand against

institutional racism and discrimination in the US. I'm Olivia Allen Price.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tommy Smith and John Carlos's powerful protest.

Devon Kadiyama, the host of the podcast The Bay, recently spoke with KQD's Rachel Myro about it.

You look up the phrase political foment, Devon, in the dictionary,

and you find 1968.

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