Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
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The first modern international Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.
The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
Platform diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal in men's synchronized diving, 13 years after his first Olympic games.
