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Those Raised Fists Still Resonate, 50 Years Later

Extending gloved hands skyward in racial protest, U.S. athletes Smith and Carlos stare downward during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on Oct. 16, 1968. AP hide caption

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Those Raised Fists Still Resonate, 50 Years Later

Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos won gold and bronze at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Their raised-fist salute outraged many viewers — and still resonates today.

Those Raised Fists Still Resonate, 50 Years Later

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Decades After An Iconic Protest, Tommie Smith Has Something Else On His Mind

Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos performed a Black Power salute at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide caption

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Decades After An Iconic Protest, Tommie Smith Has Something Else On His Mind

After winning gold at the 1968 Olympics, Smith raised his fist in protest and made history. But ask him about the race, and he'll ask you a question in turn: Why did his winning time seem to change?

Decades After An Iconic Protest, Tommie Smith Has Something Else On His Mind

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