Did Tommie Smith sell his gold medal?

Did Tommie Smith sell his gold medal?

Famously, Smith took to the podium alongside his bronze-winning teammate John Carlos and they raised their fists in a black-power salute — one of the most iconic, politically charged moments in sports. Smith has tried several times to sell his gold to raise money for his program that helps inner-city children.

Where is Tommie Smith from?

Clarksville, Texas Tommie Smith/Luogo di nascita

How tall is Tommie Smith?

6 ft 3 in Tommie Smith/Altezza

How old is Tommie Smith?

77 anni (6 giugno 1944) Tommie Smith/Età

How much is a gold medal worth?

As of July 29, gold was priced at $1,831 per ounce and silver was priced at $25.78 per ounce, according to Markets Insider and Monex.com. Under that calculation, an Olympic gold medal is approximately worth a whopping $810.

Were Tommie Smith medals taken away?

International Olympic Committee response When the US Olympic Committee refused, Brundage threatened to ban the entire US track team. This threat led to the expulsion of the two athletes from the Games. However, contrary to a common misconception, the IOC did not force Smith and Carlos to return their medals.

Where did Tommie Smith go to school?

Lemoore High School San José State UniversityGoddard College Tommie Smith/Istruzione

What college did Tommie Smith attend?

Lemoore High School San José State UniversityGoddard College Tommie Smith/Istruzione

How old is Carlos?

76 years (J) John Carlos/Età Despite the absence of the internet 52 years ago, Carlos, 75, and Smith, 76, still made a seismic statement with their activism during the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City.

When did Tommie Smith graduate?

After graduating from San Jose State in 1969, Smith turned to professional track, and played pro football for three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He later became a professor and athletic director at Oberlin College and then a professor at a college near Los Angeles.