What is Tommie Smith's full name?
Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith date of birth:
June 6, 1944
How old is Tommie Smith?
81
Where was Tommie Smith born?
Clarksville, TX
How tall is Tommie Smith?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Tommie Smith weigh?
190 lbs (86.2 kg)
Tommie Smith body shape:
Athletic
What color are Tommie Smith's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Tommie Smith's hair?
Black
Is Tommie Smith gay or straight?
Straight
What is Tommie Smith's ethnicity?
Black
What is Tommie Smith nationality?
American
Where did Tommie Smith go to school?
San Jose State
Where did Tommie Smith go to university?
San Jose State
What is Tommie Smith's occupation?
Track and Field Athlete
Tommie Smith claim to fame:
1968 Olympic Gold Medalist
Short Biography
Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an American former track & field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, Smith won the 200-meter dash finals and gold medal in 19.83 seconds – the first time the 20-second barrier was broken legally. His Black Power salute with John Carlos atop the medal podium caused controversy at the time as it was seen as politicizing the Olympic Games. It remains a symbolic moment in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement.