Kritika Handa
Tommy Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest during the medal ceremony, sparking global outrage and support for their political stance.
Marion Jones was stripped of her five medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympics due to a doping scandal, significantly impacting her career and reputation.
The 2002 Winter Olympics faced a major scandal involving bribery and corruption in the bidding process, leading to widespread reforms in Olympic governance.
The United States and other countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, affecting athletes and international relations.
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was disqualified from his gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1988 Seoul Olympics after testing positive for steroids.
The 1936 Berlin Olympics, held under Nazi Germany, were used for propaganda, leading to controversies over race, politics, and the exclusion of Jewish athletes.