An Olympic Conscience
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John Carlos, right, and Tommie Smith in Mexico City in 1968.
In 1968, John Carlos stood on the Olympic medals stand and raised his fist in protest. Forty years later, ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski talks to Carlos about social demonstrations as Beijing draws near. Story
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