On this day in 1968, Tommie Smith crossed the line in world record time of 19.83 to win Olympic gold!! Fellow American John Carlos took home the bronze in 20.10! #Celebrate68 • Tommie Smith: "We were just human beings who saw a need to bring attention to the inequality in our country." • John Carlos: "It was not a gesture of hate, it was a gesture of frustration." "We knew that what we were going to do was far greater than any athletic feat." • 📸 teamusa