. . Tommie Smith’s life was changed forever by that action at the 1968 Olympics, writes Doug Gillon
HE shakes hands warmly and firmly, then replaces his vast right paw on his knee.
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GLOVE story: what Tommie did next . . .
interview He is the icon of sport’s most famous protest .
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