He went to work for Newsweek in 1968 and covered the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. While in Mexico City, Axthelm played a minor role in the protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the medal ceremony for the 200 meters.
He went to work for Newsweek in 1968 and covered the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. During his time in Mexico City, Axthelm participated in a minor way in the protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the medal ceremony for the 200 meters.