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What track star had polio?
Three time gold medalist Wilma Rudolph was diagnosed with polio at the age of 7. She was 'cured' at the age of 12 and went on the become the fastest woman in the world, winning three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
What is Wilma Rudolph's favorite book?
There is no specific information available about Wilma Rudolph's favorite book. Rudolph was an American sprinter who overcame childhood illness to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics.
Which track and Field overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?
Wilma Rudolph,1960 Rome OG gold medal in 100m Set WRs of 11.3 and 11.2
What Olympics did Wilma Rudolph win 4 medals in?
She won three Gold Medals in the 1960 Rome Olympics.
What year was the year Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in the Olympics?
1960.
Who was the woman from the 1960 oylmpics that won three gold medals in track and field?
Wilma Rudolph
Who was the first African American female to win three gold medals in tracks and field in 1960?
Wilma Rudolph
How many gold medals have Nigeria won in Olympics since 1960?
Nigeria has won 14 gold medals in olympic since 1960.
What did Wilma Rudolph have to overcomes in order to win 3 gold medals in the 1960 Olympics?
Wilma had to over come her polio so she couldn't walk for a long time and when she could walk she had to wear a brace around her leg one day it heals....
What Happened on September 3 1960?
on September 3rd 1960 Wilma g. Rudolph became the first woman to win three gold medals in track and field in one Olympic game.
What African American was the first to win three gold medals in the Olympics in the track field?
Jesse Owen in 1936 and Wilma Rudolph in 1960.
How many silver medals did Britain win in 1960 Olympics?
Britain won 6 Silver medals along with 2 Golds and 12 Bronze, to make a total of 20 medals in the 1960 summer Olympics, held at Rome.
