One of several Black athletes who had threatened to boycott the 1968 Summer Games, he won two gold medals, then raised his fist at the presentation ceremony.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Lee Evans, Olympic Runner Who Protested Racism, Dies at 74
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