Smith and Carlos were San José State athletes of the Speed City era. Students raised more than $300,000 for the monument, which was unveiled on October 17, 2005. Silver medallist Peter Norman asked to be left out so visitors could stand in his place, where a plaque now reads that he stood there in solidarity.
Questions people ask
Why is the second-place spot empty?
Peter Norman asked to be left off so that anyone could stand there and take a stand.
Where is the Victory Salute statue?
On the lawn by Tower Hall on the San José State campus.