The men’s 200M final took place in #Tokyo today. In 1968, medal winners Tommie Smith and John Carlos had a global impact when they raised their fists on the podium. They were interviewed about the reaction shortly after the ceremony. #Olympics #OlympicGames #1968 #200M | BBC Archive

At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became the first woman to win three gold medals in track and field events at a single Olympics Games. This was an astonishing accomplishment given her childhood illness. Diagnosed with polio, Rudolph wore leg braces for several years. Due to segregated medical facilities, her family was forced to travel 90 miles several times a week to visit her doctors. Rudolph persevered and became one of America’s greatest track stars. #HiddenHerstory #APeoplesJourney