Tommie Smith
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Summary
Tommie Smith was born on June 6, 1944[1], in Clarksville[2]. He has worked as a sprinter[3], American football player[4], coach[5], athletics competitor[6], and athlete[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,320 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Educated at: San Jose State University[11], Lemoore High School[12], Goddard College[13]
- Award received: Arthur Ashe Courage Award[14], Dresden Prize[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of sports team: Cincinnati Bengals[17]
- Commons category: Tommie Smith[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: wide receiver[19]
- Sport: American football[20], athletics[21]
- Family name: Smith[22]
- Given name: Tommie[23]
- Official website: http://www.tommiesmith.com/[24]
- Participant in: 1968 Summer Olympics[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Country for sport: United States[27]
- Start of work period: 1967[28]
- End of work period: 1968[29]
- Height: 191 cm[30]
- Mass: 190 pounds[31]
- Sports discipline competed in: 200 metres[32]
- Competition won: athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics[33]
- P14750: EC22-25DA-F4DA-7C68-E295[34]
- P14843: 13046[35]
Why It Matters
Tommie Smith has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Tommie Smith born?
Tommie Smith was born in Clarksville[2].
What did Tommie Smith do for work?
Tommie Smith worked as a sprinter[3], American football player[4], coach[5], athletics competitor[6], and athlete[7].
Where did Tommie Smith go to school?
Tommie Smith was educated at San Jose State University[11], Lemoore High School[12], and Goddard College[13].
What awards did Tommie Smith receive?
Honors received include Arthur Ashe Courage Award[14] and Dresden Prize[15].