An Interview With Tommie Smith - Olympic Black Power Icon

At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third, respectively, in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, each man raised a black-gloved fist, creating an image that will always stand as an iconic representation of the complicated conflations of race, politics, and sports.

Part 2 of the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56K7upB01r4

Footage of the race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--lzACn0aZ8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommie_Smith
http://www.tommiesmith.com/



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