Tommie Smith Youth Initiative

The Tommie Smith Youth Initiative is dedicated to nurturing the health, fitness, and educational development of youth, particularly marginalized children. Tommie believes that through the disciplined training required by track & field, athletics can serve as an effective vehicle for mentoring youth. Tommie Smith has traveled around the world providing technical assistance to communities engaged in uplifting young people, and he has motivated thousands of young people to embrace a healthy lifestyle.