Peter Norman
- January 4, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
Peter Norman Biography
| Name | Peter Norman |
| Birthday | Jun 15 |
| Birth Year | 1942 |
| Place Of Birth | Australia |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Thelma Norman |
| Siblings | Laurie Norman, Elaine Ambler |
| Spouse | Jan Norman |
| Children(s) | Gary Norman, Janita Norman, Sandra Norman, Belinda Norman, Emma Norman |
Peter Norman is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on June 15, 1942 in Australia, Australia. Sprinter famous for wearing a human rights badge during the podium ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in support of his American podium-mates who joined in a black power salute.
John Carlos and Tommie Smith were the two African-American men on the 200-meter Olympic podium who saluted in protest of the civil rights turmoil in the United States at the time.
He grew up in Coburg, Victoria, Australia.
Peter Norman Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Peter Norman is one of the richest Runner from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Norman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was educated at the Southport School in Queensland, Australia.
He was a five-time Australian 200-meter champion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Peter Norman Dating?
According to our records, Peter Norman married to Jan Norman. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Norman’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Peter Norman celebrates birthday on June 15 of every year.
What happened to Peter Norman?
Norman died of a heart attack on 3 October 2006 in Melbourne at the age of 64. The US Track and Field Federation proclaimed 9 October 2006, the date of his funeral, as Peter Norman Day.
How did Smith Carlos and Norman suffer due to their actions?
Explanation: The International Olympic Association held Tommie Smith and John Carlos guilty of violating the Olympic spirit by making a political statement. Their medals were taken back. They were subjected to a lot of criticism in their own country.
What happened to Tommie Smith and John Carlos after the Olympics?
For their gesture, Smith and Carlos were suspended from the Olympic team and had to fly home. Both men received dozens of death threats on their return. They also struggled to find work and new jobs. There was also negative criticism in the media and both faced discrimination and harassment.
What was Tommie Smith's reaction to John Carlos?
“Smith and Carlos looked like a couple of black-skinned storm troopers, holding aloft their black-gloved hands during the playing of the national anthem ,” Musburger wrote. “They sprinkled their protest with black track shoes and black scarfs and black power medals.
What happened after the black power salute?
After the race was completed, the three went to the podium for their medals to be presented by David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter. The two US athletes received their medals shoeless, but wearing black socks, to represent black poverty.