Puma celebrates Tommie Smith’s legendary gesture at 1968 Olympics

By 2023-10-18T08:50:00

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Source: Business Wire

In 1968, at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American sprinter Tommie Smith made history with his “Silent Gesture,” now also known as the Black Power Salute. On Oct. 16, 1968, he had run to gold in the 200 meters in world record time. After receiving his gold medal, he ...

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