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Dec 19, 1977 · Wilma is a biographical drama that tells the story of Wilma Rudolph, who won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics despite facing physical challenges. The movie features Shirley Jo Finney as Wilma, Cicely Tyson as her mother, and Denzel Washington in his first acting role.
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May 18, 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. Rudolph was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983.
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6 days ago · Wilma is a German, Scottish, and Swedish name meaning \"resolute protection\". It was a Top 100 name in the US from 1912 to 1940, and is also known for the Flintstones character and the Olympic sprinter Wilma Rudolph.
The Wilma method, on the other hand, clocked in at 14 minutes and 55 seconds — almost 10 minutes faster. But a revised version of Wilma could be even better, experts argue.
Dec 7, 2022 · Wilma is a feminine name derived from Wilhelmina, a Germanic name meaning \"resolute protection\". It was introduced to America by German settlers and is popular in Brazil, Canada, Sweden and the US.
Apr 10, 2024 · Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child who overcame polio and won three gold medals in track and field at the 1960 Rome Olympics. She became a pioneer for women athletes and a source of inspiration for generations.
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Coach Temple. Joe Seneca. Ed Rudolph. Denzel Washington. Robert Eldridge. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. Sprinter Wilma Rudolph (Shirley Jo Finney) overcomes childhood illness...
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