In this episode of "Three Good Things," we explore the complex relationship between politics, protests, and the Olympic Games. From Peter O'Connor's flag protest in 1906 to the powerful 1968 salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and the tragic events of Munich 1972, discover how politics has always been intertwined with the Olympics. Reflect on the resilience and unity of the Games, even amidst conflict, and look forward to the Paris Games with the new motto: "Alone we go faster, together we go further."

<p>In this episode of "Three Good Things," we explore the complex relationship between politics, protests, and the Olympic Games. From Peter O'Connor's flag protest in 1906 to the powerful 1968 salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and the tragic events of Munich 1972, discover how politics has always been intertwined with the Olympics. Reflect on the resilience and unity of the Games, even amidst conflict, and look forward to the Paris Games with the new motto: "Alone we go faster, together we go further."</p>

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