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Lee Evans takes gold in 1968 Olympics.

BACKGROUND

"Black Power Salute" trailer (2 min)

Interview with John Carlos on Democracy Now (15 min)

Interview with Tommie Smith on Democracy Now (5:30)

Lee Evans anchors the 4x400 relay at 1968 Olympic Games

In 1968, Lee Evans wore a black beret when he accepted his gold medal as a sign of pride, dignity and affirmation. Now, Lee Evans faces a brain tumor...without medical insurance. We hope and pray that he will have another miraculous finish like the one etched in history at the 400 meters in Mexico at the 1968 Olympics.  

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Dave Zirin on December 24, 2011 - 7:25am ET

Lee Evans needs our help. The Olympic Gold Medalist and political activist, who exploded all records in the 400 meters at the 1968 Olympics, has been hospitalized with an aggressive brain tumor. The prognosis for the 63-year-old Evans is not good. As his fellow 1968 Olympic activist, John Carlos, said in an email, “All of our teammates want to go out and say some prayers. All there is left to do is pray.”

[An account and donation page are being set up for Lee Evans but until then, checks can be sent to
 Lee Evans * 49096 Valeria St; Dos Palos, California 93620]
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Links:

• Get Vision  (This is the sibling of Decision List leaning more toward culture)
• NATION ARTICLE that inspired this page (if you read nothing else, READ THIS)
• sporting-heroes.net Evans Profile
• WIKIPEDIA PROFILE 
• UPI ARTICLE
• PROJECT AVALON   BLOG
• LEE EVANS TRIES TO SELL GOLD MEDAL