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‘People shunned me like hot lava’: the runner who raised his fist and risked his life

The Guardian
Oct 2021

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200 metres, stood on the podium and lifted his hand to protest racism. That moment would end his running career – and shake the world

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‘People shunned me like hot lava’: the runner who raised his fist and risked his life

The Guardian
Oct 2021

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200 metres, stood on the podium and lifted his hand to protest racism. That moment would end his running career – and shake the world

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‘People shunned me like hot lava’: the runner who raised his fist and risked his life

The Guardian
Oct 2021

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200 metres, stood on the podium and lifted his hand to protest racism. That moment would end his running career – and shake the world

< Back

‘People shunned me like hot lava’: the runner who raised his fist and risked his life

The Guardian
Oct 2021

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200 metres, stood on the podium and lifted his hand to protest racism. That moment would end his running career – and shake the world

< Back

‘People shunned me like hot lava’: the runner who raised his fist and risked his life

The Guardian
Oct 2021

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200 metres, stood on the podium and lifted his hand to protest racism. That moment would end his running career – and shake the world