After months of debate about whether to boycott or not, our trio of Speed City sprinters are headed to Mexico City. In this episode, we zoom in on those fateful days: From the penultimate race that left Tommie Smith injured, to the world-record breaking 200M finals, to Smith and Carlos’ protest and expulsion from the games. Then, their teammate Lee Evans is set to run his races, but the pressure of the games – and whether and how to protest – almost keeps him off the track altogether. Coach Bud Winter plays a quiet but important role throughout these days, where his relaxation training faces its biggest challenge yet: Young athletes thrust onto a global stage with the weight of the world on their shoulders.
From Started from the Bottom: Malcolm Gladwell and Justin Richmond Live at Medgar Evers College
Running in Recycled Shoes from What's Your Problem?
Introducing Good Sport: Something in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From?
Episode 6: Live in Eugene
Bonus: Just Relax with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode 5: The Legacy
Episode 3: Exit, Voice or Loyalty
Episode 2: Building a Movement
Episode 1: Relax and Win
Coming Soon: Legacy of Speed
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
Voices of Misery Podcast
House of Whimsical Terror
Just Dumb Enough Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Timcast IRL