Tommie Smith

Born: 1944-06-06

Biography

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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Known For

O.J.: Made in America
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Stand
Broken Rainbow
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
The Price of Protest
Pieces of Lives, Pieces of Dreams
Black Power Salute
With Drawn Arms
Salute

Top Movie Credits

O.J.: Made in America Self (archive footage)
Stand Self (archive footage)
Broken Rainbow Associate Producer
The Price of Protest Self (archive footage)
Black Power Salute Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968