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Lee Evans (1947–2021), Olympic gold medalist who protested racism

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pic.twitter.com/GtBEVZ4b9vJust heard the great Lee Evans passed away today. 1968 Olympic 400 champion. Word record 43.86 stood from 1968 to 1988.

He was also influential in the civil rights protest during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. #RIP #Legends #Olympics #trackandfieldI am so sad to hear that #Leeevans, Track and Field giant who helped lead protests against #racsim at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games, passed.

He won gold medals in the 400-meter run and the 4×400-meter relay @UCFDeVosSBM @InstituteSSJ @BeyondSport pic.twitter.com/Xj0HSqt7CSFull Obituary: Washington Post.

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