'Hate was so entrenched in America, and it took lives'
Tommie Smith
The Independent
By Brian Viner
13 October 2008
The Brian Viner interview: Tommie Smith recalls the difficult run-up – and disturbing sequel – to the 'Black Power salute'…
Brian Viner's Interviews (23)
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'I thought I was going to die...'
Marcus Trescothick
The Independent
By Brian Viner
26 September 2008
Brian Viner Interviews: The Somerset opener reveals how he is only now making a recovery after his desperate battle with…
Tom Graveney
The Independent
By Brian Viner
1 September 2008
Tom Graveney: 'I cannot understand now why I wasn't killed'. The oldest member of first-class cricket's most exclusive club recalls…
Gary Megson
The Independent
By Brian Viner
15 August 2008
Gary Megson: 'You need drive and desire, and I don't have time for people who don't have that' The Brian…
Mary King
The Independent
By Brian Viner
8 August 2008
Mary King: Eventing is a high-risk sport. That's what makes it so exciting The Brian Viner Interview: Despite its genteel…
Beth Tweddle
The Independent
By Brian Viner
4 August 2008
Gymnastics: Weddle raises the bar Beth Tweddle is aiming to win Britain's first ever gymnastics gold medal at the Beijing…
Tom Daley
The Independent
By Brian Viner
4 August 2008
Tom Daley: The boy in the bubbles The youngest competitor at the Games is a British diver who has already…
Paul Casey
The Independent
By Brian Viner
16 July 2008
Paul Casey: Of the majors, the Open is the greatest challenge for me. Brian Viner Interviews: A practice round at…
Graeme Smith
The Independent
By Brian Viner
9 July 2008
Graeme Smith: I don't regret what I've done – it's part of growing up. Brian Viner Interviews: On their last…
Patrick Head
The Independent
By Brian Viner
4 July 2008
Patrick Head: 'Silverstone is emasculated... it's just another track now'. Brian Viner Interviews: As Formula One touches down for the…
Tim Henman
The Independent
By Brian Viner
27 June 2008
Tim Henman: 'It's a sack of crap to say that I was too nice to win'. Brian Viner Interviews: In…
Svetlana Kuznetsova
The Independent
By Brian Viner
20 June 2008
Brian Viner interviews Svetlana Kuznetsova: ‘In Britain the first girl who hits two balls in - they give her everything’
Mo Farah
The Independent
By Brian Viner
13 June 2008
Brian Viner interviews Mo Farah An engaging mix of west London and east Africa, the European 5,000 metres silver medallist…
Daniel Vettori
The Independent
By Brian Viner
14 May 2008
'I still see Test cricket as the pinnacle. But I'm a realist...'. Brian Viner Interviews: As the Kiwis prepare for…
Sir Peter O'Sullevan
The Independent
By Brian Viner
7 March 2008
'They say that racing is in a state of crisis – well, it has been in crisis for 60 years!'.…
