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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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When Wilma Rudolph was a child something?

When Wilma was a child she was very tiny and sickly,before wilma turned five she got sicker than ever…during this sickness Wilma left leg twisted inward & she couldn't move it bak……when the doctor came to see her he said beside scarlet fever Wilma was stricken

with polio ( in those days most children who

got polio either died or were permenantly cripple,there was no cure)

But at last Wilma over came her polio by doing leg excercises & she could finally get off

her brace and be a normal person……Wilma

grew up to be a famous runner….she Achived

3 gold medals in the Olympics (track and field games) when she was representing the United states.

Wilma Rudolph once known as the sickliest child in clarksville,had become the fastest woman in the world.

I wish that I helped u bye.;)

Was Wilma Rudolph a Christian?

yes she was a christain and she went to chruch every sunday some times she couldnt because she had champion ships

Was Wilma Rudolph a slave?

she was the fastest woman in the world in the 1960's.

What was Wilma Rudolph conclusion?

she wast the first women who had three gold medals

What did Wilma Rudolph's parents do?

Wilma Glodean Rudolph's parents were Ed and Blanche Rudolph.

Why did Wilma Rudolph start running?

Wilma Rudolph began running track while attending Burt High School in 1955. She retired in 1962.

Is Rudolph alive?

No he is not alive because Saint Nick is not Alive either

Why did Wilma Rudolph divorce?

She did and never got married again.

What are five words to best describe Wilma Rudolph?

trustworthy, fast, brave, independent, and fearful.

What was the name of Rudolphs dogsled friend?

Yukon Cornelius was Rudolph's dogsled driving friend.

Were all of Wilma Rudolph's siblings biological?

Yes, but some of them were half-siblings because her father married twice.

What was the name of Rudolphs dogsled driving friends?

Yukon Cornelius was Rudolph's dogsled driving friend.

What are the names of Wilma Rudolph's siblings?

Wilma Rudolph had 21 siblings, including 11 sisters and 9 brothers. Some of her siblings' names were Yvonne, Robert, and Delores. Wilma Rudolph was the 20th child in her family.