'68 Olympic Medalist Ron Freeman Visits MSU

Published: Feb. 19, 2010, 5 a.m.

Olympic double medalist and humanitarian Ron Freeman helped Murray State celebrate Black History Month this week. Freeman held a world record in the 4 by 400 meter relay event for over 20 years. He was one of many African American athletes who participated in medal stand protests against racial discrimination during the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games. Freeman spoke on campus this week and Chris Taylor sits down with him to find out more.