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Wilma Rudolph was born prematurely to Blanche Rudolph at 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) on June 23, 1940, in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee (now part of Clarksville). [1][7] She was the 20th of 22 children from her father Ed Rudolph's two marriages. [8][9][10] Shortly after Wilma's birth, her family moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, [7] where she grew up and ...
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Nov 12, 1994 · On November 12, 1994, Wilma Rudolph died at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee, of a brain tumor. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, six sisters, two brothers, and a truly inspirational legacy.
Apr 10, 2024 · CHILDREN: Djuanna Eldridge, Yolanda Eldridge. ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer. Early Life. Rudolph was born prematurely on June 23, 1940, in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, the 20th of 22 children born...
Quick Facts. Also Known As: Wilma Glodean Rudolph. Died At Age: 54. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Robert Eldridge (m. 1963–1976), William Ward (m. 1961–1963) father: Ed. mother: Blanche Rudolph. siblings: Charlene, Westly, Yolanda. children: Djuanna, Robert, Xurry, Yolanda. Born Country: United States. African American Athletes Athletes.
Jun 24, 2021 · Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph has family in Louisville and WHAS11's Sherlene Shanklin sat down with her nephews who knew her as simply Aunt Wilma.
Aug 5, 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.
Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940 in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. As one of 22 children, she was constantly surrounded by support and care, which she needed given her poor health.
Nov 12, 1994 · Explore genealogy for Wilma Rudolph born 1940 Bethlehem, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, United States died 1994 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 1 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
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May 29, 2018 · Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born June 23, 1940, in Bethlehem, Tennessee, to a poor and very large family. Her father, Ed Rudolph, had eleven children by an earlier marriage, and had eight more with Wilma's mother, Blanche Rudolph.
Feb 6, 2020 · Her treatment at Meharry Medical College (now the Nashville General Hospital at Meharry), along with her family's help, allowed Rudolph to beat polio and walk without a leg brace or an...
