Silent Gesture

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates forty years later. This autobiography presents the story of that moment.

La Jocurile Olimpice din 1968, Tommie Smith a ajuns primul la proba de 200 de metri. Pe masura ce si-au primit medaliile, el si castigatorul de bronz, John Carlos, au ridicat fiecare un pumn cu manusi negre, creand o imagine de nesters a curajului si a protestului, care inca rezoneaza patruzeci de ani mai tarziu.