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Wilma Rudolph

Olympic Sprinter

1940–1994

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In Their Own Words

“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit.”
— Wilma Rudolph

Areas of Expertise

overcoming adversity determination speed breaking barriers resilience

Key Achievements

Won 3 gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics
Overcame childhood polio — doctors said she'd never walk again
First American woman to win 3 gold medals in a single Olympics
Broke racial and gender barriers in sport

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