Episode 3: Exit, Voice or Loyalty
Podcast |
Legacy of Speed
Publisher |
Pushkin Industries
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Running
Society & Culture
Sports
Publication Date |
Jul 06, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:35:07
Tommie Smith. Lee Evans. John Carlos. Hear how these three legendary sprinters all ended up at San Jose State. They spurred each other to record-breaking success – and became leaders in the movement to boycott the 1968 Olympic Games. Their mentor and professor Dr. Harry Edwards found them to be the perfect students for his “Revolt of the Black Athlete”. The tragedy and chaos in America leading up to the Games made the decision to take a stand seem essential. But not all athletes wanted to miss their shot to compete.

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