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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.

   • Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
   • College team: San Jose State Spartans

   • Weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
   • Nationality: American

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     How Tommie Smith's 1968 Olympics protest shook the world - BBC News

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     Tommie Smith on his 1968 Black power salute

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3. www.bbc.com › culture › articleIn History: How Tommie Smith and John Carlos's protest ... - BBC

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   Oct 15, 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....

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Tommie-SmithTommie Smith | Olympic Gold, Track & Field | Britannica

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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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5. 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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7. www.washingtonpost.com › history › 2018/10/16Black Power salute photo: Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised ...

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   Oct 16, 2018 · The Black Power salute photo, one of the most influential protest images of all time, was captured 50 years ago when U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos stepped onto the world stage...

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 are Tommie Smith & John Carlos?

   • Extending gloved hands skyward in protest, American athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos are pictured after receiving medals for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on Oct. 16, 1968. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at left. AP "Is that the proudest moment of your life?" Axelrod asked.

   Raised fist: Tommie Smith and his "moment of truth" at the 1968 Mexico

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   Why did Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists?

   • In 1968, he and John Carlos raised their fists during an Olympic medal ceremony. Their demonstration still inspires athletes, artists and marginalized people everywhere. Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) raising gloved fists during the medal ceremony for the 200-meters at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, on October 16, 1968.

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10. www.cbsnews.com › news › remembering-1968-tommieRaised fist: Tommie Smith and his "moment of truth" at the ...

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    Oct 28, 2018 · Updated on: October 28, 2018 / 7:06 PM EDT / CBS News. At the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, artist Glenn Kaino is offering a fresh take on one of the 20th century's best-known images: Tommie ...