Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
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Platform diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal in men's synchronized diving, 13 years after his first Olympic games.
Fifteen-year-old Tara Lipinski became the youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist.
The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
