On Oct. 16, 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement on the podium after the 200-meter dash in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Smith won the gold medal after winning in 19 ...

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History-maker, an inspiration and a remarkable athlete. Mary Rand's biggest achievement in track and field may have been 62 years ago, but her influence is still being felt today. Rand, whose death ...

MARY RAND, one of Britain’s most successful sports stars, has died at the age of 86. The Somerset-born star was an ...