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Inaugural Tommie Smith Track Meet

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Washington Informer A long jumper sails through the air and into the sand pit during the Tommie Smith Inaugural Track Meet Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah
The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C. Inc. hosted the Inaugural Tommie Smith Track Meet on Sat.. May 23 at Dunbar High School, held in partnership with DC parks and Recreation. “Along with the track meet, we will hold a mini-health fair so that kids and parents can learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle,” said Jesse Parker, Health and Wellness Chairman of 100 Black Men of Greater Washington D.C.

Smith, the gold medalist in the 1968 Olympics in the 200-meter dash, gained world wide notoriety
when he and Bronze medal winner John Carlos raised black gloved fists in the Black Power salute on the medal stand at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico.
Washington Informer A high jumper clears the bar at the Inaugural Tommie Smith Track Meet at Dunbar High School on Sat. May 23. Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah
Washington Informer Two young runners compete on a fast track at Dunbar High School at the Tommie Smith Inaugural Track Meet. Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah


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