Art of Motion: 1968 to Berlin

Art of Motion: 1968 to Berlin

Exploring athletic excellence across decades From Mexico City to Hitler's Olympics Year 8 Physical Education

1968 Olympics: A Defining Moment

Mexico City hosted the Games at high altitude Political tensions and social change worldwide Athletes faced unique physical and social challenges Setting the stage for legendary performances

The Power of Three: Athletic Icons

TASK: In pairs, research one of these three athletes Tommie Smith - 200m Gold Medallist John Carlos - 200m Bronze Medallist Peter Norman - 200m Silver Medallist (Australia) Find: Their background, performance, and what made them special Present findings in 3 minutes to the class

A Moment That Changed History

"If I win, I am American, not a black American. But if I did something bad, then they would say I am a Negro. We are black and we are proud of being black." - Tommie Smith, 1968

Jesse Owens: Triumph in Berlin 1936

Comparing Athletic Eras: 1936 vs 1968

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