'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
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FILE -Extending gloved hands skyward in racial protest, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos stare downward during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on Oct. 16, 1968. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at left. Lord David Burghley who presented the medals is standing bottom center. (AP Photo, File)FILE -English athlete Lord David Burghley during a training session over hurdles at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA., in 1926. (AP Photo, File)FILE - Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sebastian Coe speaks during a press conference following a presentation before their fellow IOC members in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Jan 30, 2025 (Fabrice Coffrini/Pool Photo via AP)FILE - With his hand covered in a black glove, Tommie Smith of the U.S. accepts congratulations from Lord David Burghley after being awarded the gold medal for winning the 200-meter dash at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on Oct. 16, 1968. (AP Photo/RW, File)
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FILE -Extending gloved hands skyward in racial protest, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos stare downward during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on Oct. 16, 1968. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at left. Lord David Burghley who presented the medals is standing bottom center. (AP Photo, File)
