Long Jumper Bob Beamon on the Victory Stand
American Bob Beamon stands on the victory stand after winning the long jump competition with a world-record jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics. American Ralph Boston (left) wears the bronze medal and East German Klaus Beer (right) wears the silver medal. Beamon's exposed black socks and Boston's bare feet serve as a protest against the expulsion of Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos for their Black Power salute on the victory stand. Mexico City, Mexico.
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