‘Still in the fight’: Wyomia Tyus’ overshadowed protest at ‘68 Olympics still resonates
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 21, 2022
During the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, Black track athletes began getting ready for the 1968 Olympics, having conversations about how they could represent the country during such tumultuous times. Some decided not to go. Wyomia Tyus attended the games, but competed wearing black shorts instead of her full U.S. team uniform. Yet, this act of protest is not the one most track fans remember.
The most-remembered moment is U.S. 200-meter runners Tommie Smith and John Carlo winning gold and . . .
