Olympic legend Tommie Smith in Paris: Civil rights ‘a perpetual stand’ 56 years after raised fist
By JEROME PUGMIRE | AP Sports Writer
PARIS (AP) — The audience in Paris stood to applaud Tommie Smith, more than 50 years after he took a stand for civil rights.
A second ovation was even longer, and the 80-year-old Olympic champion seemed overwhelmed with emotion. He lowered his head, clasped it in his hands and wept for several moments.
He had just been asked if he still fights against racism in society.
“Even until this day. I do,” Smith said. “A perpetual stand, forever.
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