“The silver medallist (Mexico Olympic 1968) Peter Norman wore a human rights badge on his shirt during the medal ceremony”. Give reason. -SST 10th

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He wore a human rights badge to support to the African-Americans who tried to draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States.

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