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Kenyans shine as Faith Kipyegon wins World Athlete of the Year

Kiptum, Cherotich and Wanyonyi were also honoured.

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Decades of Champions: World Athlete of the Year Winners Through the Years - North American and Caribbean Track and Field News Source

Decades of Champions: World Athlete of the Year Winners Through the Years - North American and Caribbean Track and Field News Source
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Five decades on from podium salute, 1968 Olympic 200m medallists Smith, Norman and Carlos continue to inspire

Five decades on from podium salute, 1968 Olympic 200m medallists Smith, Norman and Carlos continue to inspire Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium at the 1968 Olympic Games (© AFP / Getty Images) In the history of athletics, it’s one of the most iconic images: the men’s 200m medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The bowed heads, the black gloves, the raised fists – a courageous stand taken by Tommie Smith and John Carlos that shook up the world. More than half a century has passed since it happened, but after a seminal year in the battle for equality, the actions of the US sprinters feels as relevant as ever.

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