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Tommie Smith
Tommie C. Smith is an American former track & 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. His Black Power salute with John Carlos atop the medal podium to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans in the United States caused controversy, as it was seen as politicizing the Olympic Games. It remains a symbolic moment in the history of the Black Power movement.
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprints
College teamSan Jose State Spartans
ClubSanta Clara Valley Youth Village
Personal best(s)100 m: 10.1h (San Jose, 1966), 200 m: 19.83 (Mexico City, 1968), 400 m: 44.5h (San Jose, 1967)

About Tommie Smith

Runner Tommie Smith was born on June 6, 1944 in Clarksville, Texas, United States (He's 79 years old now).

In the 1968 Summer Olympics, an American track and field athlete became the first to break the 20-second barrier in the 200-meter sprint.

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Tommie Smith before becoming famous

Tommie Smith was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1944 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

Because of his incredible speed, he was awarded a scholarship to San Jose State University.

Achievement of Tommie Smith

His Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics at the medal ceremony became a symbol of the African-American Civil Rights Movement.

Tommie Smith's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Before marrying Delois in 2000, he had a daughter, Danielle, with his first wife.

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Long before Runner Usain Bolt, he was breaking records at the Summer Olympics.

Tommie Smith Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Tommie Smith updated on March 23 2023.