Forrest Smithson

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Forrest Smithson

American athlete

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Forrest Smithson
A Tall Tale
The Olympic Games have, of course, produced numerous fascinating stories—some inspiring, some tragic, and some, such as the tale of Forrest Smithson, a bit befuddling. Smithson’s enduring and endearing legend maintains that the U.S. hurdler protested the scheduling of competition on Sundays by leaping over…
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The Olympic Games have, of course, produced numerous fascinating stories—some inspiring, some tragic, and some, such as the tale of Forrest Smithson, a bit befuddling. Smithson’s enduring and endearing legend maintains that the U.S. hurdler protested the scheduling of competition on Sundays by leaping over…
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