Tommie Smith

Tommie Smith

Date of Birth:

Jun 06, 1944

Tommie C. Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an American former track & field athlete and 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 legally.

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filmography:

The Price of Protest The Price of Protest

2019

Pieces of Lives, Pieces of Dreams Pieces of Lives, Pieces of Dreams

2012

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

2020

1968 1968

2018

With Drawn Arms With Drawn Arms

2020

Because They Believed Because They Believed

2024

O.J.: Made in America O.J.: Made in America

2016

Stand Stand

2023

Black Power Salute Black Power Salute

2008

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022

Say Hey, Willie Mays! Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022

Salute Salute

2008

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