Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Peter Norman

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Australian athlete Peter Norman.

Last updated on November 7, 2024.

Peter George Norman was an Australian track athlete. He won the silver medal in the 200 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, with a time of 20.06 seconds. This remains an Oceanian record. He was a five-time national 200-metres champion.

Australian - Athlete | June 15, 1942 - October 3, 2006

Source: Wikipedia

I always had my views on racial tolerance. I couldn't see why anyone would dislike or to the nth degree hate someone simply because they were a different color.

Peter Norman

It has been said that sharing my silver medal with that incident on the victory dais detracted from my performance. On the contrary. I have to confess, I was rather proud to be part of it.

Peter Norman

I believe in civil rights. Every man is born equal and should be treated as human.

Peter Norman

I won a silver medal. But really, I ended up running the fastest race of my life to become part of something that transcended the Games.

Peter Norman

My attitude was, they'd earned the right to do what they thought they had to do with their one square metre of Olympic dais, and I was glad they were doing it, and glad I was with them.

Peter Norman

I think most Australians would favor what I did. At least I hope they do.

Peter Norman

What we do to our native Australians, our own indigenous people, is nothing short of horrific.

Peter Norman

The raised arm and the clenched hand was a symbol of unity with the fingers coming together and a symbol of strength. It was never - I don't believe it was ever meant as a threatening gesture.

Peter Norman

I believe every man is born equal.

Peter Norman

I couldn't see why a black man wasn't allowed to drink out of the same water fountain or sit in the same bus or go to the same schools as a white guy.

Peter Norman

You grow through the conflict and you emerge together. I think that's what the Olympics are all about.

Peter Norman

Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Peter Norman

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