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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Wilma-RudolphWilma Rudolph | Biography, Olympics, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 19, 2024 · Wilma Rudolph (born June 23, 1940, St. Bethlehem, near Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.—died November 12, 1994, Brentwood, Tennessee) was an American sprinter, the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Olympics.

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  2. www.ourhistory.org.uk › the-unstoppable-wilmaThe unstoppable Wilma Rudolph: A legacy of speed and resilience

    Jun 23, 2024 · Wilma Glodean Rudolph, an American sprinter born on 23 June 1940 in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, remains one of the most inspiring figures in the history of athletics. Her story is not just one of athletic triumph but also of overcoming extraordinary odds, breaking racial and gender barriers, and leaving an indelible mark on the world.

  3. www.socialstudiesforkids.com › wilmarudolphWilma Rudolph: A Story of Determination - Social Studies for Kids

    Jul 1, 2024 · Wilma Rudolph overcame long odds to become one of the world's best-known athletes. How and why she did what she did are as amazing as her accomplishments. She was born on June 23, 1940, in Bethlehem, Tennessee. She was born premature, or early, and so she was a weak baby.

  4. gooddads.com › hard-times-great-leadersHard Times—Great Leaders - Good Dads

    5 days ago · Wilma Rudolph was 20th of 22 children born into extreme poverty. Glenn Cunningham was severely burned as an 7-year-old in a fire that took his brother’s life. Jim Abbott was born without a hand. What do these folks have in common and why are they important to consider in the era of COVID-19 Back-to-School? When this pandemic thing got started back in March, someone said to me that this ...

  5. muse.jhu.edu › article › 930559Project MUSE - Go, Wilma, Go! Wilma Rudolph, from Athlete to ...

    Jun 22, 2024 · Winning the gold in the 1960 summer Olympics wasn't just a career achievement for track-and-field star Wilma Rudolph but also a turning point in her political activism.

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  7. www.yahoo.com › news › learning-legend-3x-goldLearning the legend of 3x Gold Medalist Wilma Rudolph - Yahoo

    Jun 21, 2024 · It is a name you see in many places around Clarksville, Wilma C. Rudolph, but who is she? We’re learning the incredible story on the 3x Olympic Gold Medalist and Tennessee native.

  8. www.wbir.com › video › sportsOlympic History: The legacy of Wilma Rudolph | wbir.com

    Jun 27, 2024 · Rudolph was the first Black woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Olympics.

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