Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith, American sprinter, the fastest man in the world over 200 metres, in the UK to compete in two events in a 4 event series at the home of Wakefield Trinity rugby league team Belle Vue, Wakefield, England, Saturday 22nd July 1972 Olympic champion Tommie Smith caused controversy at the 1968 Mexico Games by giving a black power salute from the top of the podium after receiving his gold medal In the summer of 1972 he was racing at the Belle Vue ground, having been forced to forced to travel the globe, trying to earn a living. No surprise, Tommie heads back to the States with the 50 pound first prize. (Photo by Eddie Sanderson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
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