Madeline Manning Mims on the impact of protests at 1968 Olympics
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Days before Madeline Manning Mims won gold in the women’s 800-meter race at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, track and field athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos made headlines for raising their fists during their medal ceremony. Mims describes the lasting impact and legacy of that moment.Aug. 6, 2021
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