The handing over of the medals in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City proved to be one of the most important steps to overcoming the barriers between whites and blacks during the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came first in the 200 meter dash and raised a clenched fist covered by...see more >> Tags: Tommie Smith
The handing over of the medals in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City proved to be one of the most important steps to overcoming the barriers between whites and blacks during the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came first in the 200 meter dash and raised a clenched fist covered by...see more >> 
Continuing with the Olympic celebrations, Puma honors athlete Tommie Smith through the latest Puma Clyde. For those not familiar with Tommie Smith, he participated in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics where he won the gold medal and caused controversy by raising his arm while receiving his medal. Tommie's 200 meter dash record appears on the...see more >> 
