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   Tommie C. Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an American former track and field athlete and former wide receiver in the American Football League. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, Smith, aged 24, won the 200-meter sprint finals and gold medal in 19.83 seconds – the first time the 20-second barrier was broken officially.

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944, Clarksville, Texas, U.S.) is an American sprinter who held the world record for the 200-metre dash with turn (1966–71), his best time being 19.83 sec—the first time that the distance was run in less than 20 sec. He also held the record for the straightaway 200-metre dash (1965–79), his best time being 19.5 ...

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4. www.nytimes.com › 2021/08/06 › t-magazineThe Timeless Appeal of Tommie Smith, Who Knew a Podium Could ...

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   Aug 6, 2021 · The Timeless Appeal of Tommie Smith, Who Knew a Podium Could Be a Site of Protest - The New York Times. In 1968, he and John Carlos raised their fists during an Olympic medal ceremony. Their...

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   Oct 16, 2023 · 15 October 2023. By Myles Burke,Features correspondent. US athlete Tommie Smith attained international fame when he gave the Black Power salute at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, 55 years ago....

7. www.nytimes.com › tommie-smith-protestTommie Smith Talks Protests and the Olympics - The New York Times

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   Jul 21, 2021 · Published July 21, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021. When the American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists on the medal stand at the Mexico City Games to protest the oppression...

8. www.npr.org › 2016/09/03 › 492516930Decades After An Iconic Protest, Tommie Smith Has Something ...

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   Sep 3, 2016 · September 3, 20168:50 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. By. Tom Goldman. 4-Minute Listen. Playlist. Sometimes in history, gems are hidden in the questions not asked. For 48 years, Tommie...

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944, Clarksville, Texas, U.S.) is an American sprinter who held the world record for the 200-metre dash with turn (1966–71), his best time being 19.83 sec—the first time that the distance was run in less than 20 sec.

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   • Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944, Clarksville, Texas, U.S.) is an American sprinter who held the world record for the 200-metre dash with turn (1966–71), his best time being 19.83 sec—the first time that the distance was run in less than 20 sec. He also held the record for the straightaway 200-metre dash (1965–79), his best time being 19.5 sec.

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   Who were Tommie Smith & John Carlos?

   • On 16 October 1968, two black US athletes – Tommie Smith and John Carlos – stood on the podium at the Mexico City Olympics, heads bowed. They wore black socks with no shoes; Smith wore a black scarf around his neck. As the US national anthem played, they each raised a black-gloved hand in silent protest. More like this:

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   Was Tommie Smith the greatest sprinter ever?

   • There's no doubt in anyone's mind Bolt is the greatest sprinter ever. But Tommie Smith is happy to remind you about how great he was, 48 years ago. If you happen to ask. After winning gold at the 1968 Olympics, Smith raised his fist in protest and made history.

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10. www.smithsonianmag.com › smithsonian-institutionWhat You Don’t Know About Olympian Tommie Smith’s Silent ...

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    Aug 9, 2016 · Tommie Smith, a black sprinter who won the 200 meters gold medal, raised his black-gloved fist in a symbol of Black Power and human rights. Learn about the background, the backlash and the legacy of his act, which is preserved in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.