Tommie Smith. Lee Evans. John Carlos. Hear how these three legendary sprinters all ended up at San Jose State. They spurred each other to record-breaking success – and became leaders in the movement to boycott the 1968 Olympic Games. Their mentor and professor Dr. Harry Edwards found them to be the perfect students for his “Revolt of the Black Athlete”. The tragedy and chaos in America leading up to the Games made the decision to take a stand seem essential. But not all athletes wanted to miss their shot to compete.
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 4: The Mexico City Games
Episode 2: Building a Movement
Episode 1: Relax and Win
Coming Soon: Legacy of Speed
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