Tommie Smith
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
publication date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 (part of Fall 2022)
category: 
Activism
clue: This athlete who raised his fist was accused of politicizing the Olympic Games. He was honored by his Alma Mater with the Presidential Award for Activism.
explanation: A gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith (joined by bronze medalist John Carlos) bowed his head and raised his fist on the podium while receiving his medal just as the National Anthem was played. Protesting racial inequality, he received the award from Goddard College. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Erik Bates, and Scott Hardie
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