An Italian writer pays tribute to the story of the little-known Australian sprinter who was on the podium that day in 1968 in Mexico City for the Olympic medals ceremony. A closer look at an iconic public stand for human rights reveals a heartening, surprising story of alliance and brotherhood.
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Riccardo Gazzaniga
Riccardo Gazzaniga is an Italian writer who has won numerous literary prizes, including the 2015 International Literary Prize Molinello for his novel A Viso Coperto. He has written feature articles for Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Fatto Quotidiano, and The Post. He currently serves as the superintendent for the Italian state police. You can read more of his work at on his personal website.
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