At Australia , Australian sprinter Norman won silver in the 200 meters . `` It lengthened my stride by about 4 inches ! '' He was the Third man on the podium during the infamous the Australian Olympic Committee salute . Peter Norman was shunned on his return to Australia for joining the protest . A film sheds new light on his role in one of sport 's most iconic moments .
At Australia , Australian sprinter Norman won silver in the 200 meters . He was the Third man on the podium during the infamous the Australian Olympic Committee salute . Peter Norman was shunned on his return to Australia for joining the protest . A film sheds new light on his role in one of sport 's most iconic moments .