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Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph was the first African American woman to win gold medals in the Olympics for track and field. A native of Tennessee, she was one of 21 children in her family. Her triumph over childhood diseases, including polio, have made her a role model for endurance and persistence.
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Wilma Dykeman was born on May 20, 1920, in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
How old will Wilma Rudolph be if she was alive today?
wilma rudolph would be 74 years old if she was alive today (2014)
What was Wilma's childhood like?
Wilma Rudolph had a very hard childhood as she was a black and came from a large family, and to make matters worse she had polio, and the war 2 was on.
How did Praiseworthy suggestion help the Lady Wilma?
Praiseworthy suggested to Lady Wilma to pose as the granddaughter of a famous French general to escape captivity. This plan allowed them to trick their captors and successfully flee.
How many people were at Wilma Rudolph funeral?
Wilma Rudolph's funeral, held on November 2, 1994, in Clarksville, Tennessee, was attended by approximately 2,000 people. The attendees included family, friends, and fans who came to pay their respects to the Olympic champion and civil rights advocate. Her contributions to sports and her legacy as a trailblazer were celebrated during the service.
Who are Wilma Rudolph sisters and brothers?
Wilma Rudolph was the 20th of 22 children born to Ed and Blanche Rudolph.
So far, the following names have been verified as the names of Wilma Rudolph's brothers and sisters:
Yolanda: older sister
Wesley/Westly: brother
Charlene: sister
Wilma Rudolph had 22 brothers and sisters. She was the 20th of the 22. Her dad had 11 kids in his first marriage and then had 8 more kids with Wilma's mom, Blanche.
Who was Wilma Rudolph second husband?
Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw him you would even say it glows blah blah blah interesting answer wee? oh you dont know french? DUMB
Did Wilma Rudolph have a husband and children?
Yes,she had four children named: Yolande (born 1958), Djuanna (born 1964), Robert Jr. (born 1965), and Xurry (born 1971). After Xurry was born she divorced her husband, Robert Eldridge.
