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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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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.
When did Wilma Rudolph get double pnuemonia and scarlet fever?
Qilma rudolph was 4 years old when she got sick with olio. If anyone can just hand me a ten paragraph report on Wilma rudolph I would be your best friend. have 2 do a sticken report on her!
How did Wilma Rudolph help make America a better place?
HOW DID WILMA RUDOLPH HELP MAKE AMERICA A BETTER PLACE?
she helped people think that being black is okay
Wilma Rudolphs father died in 1961 from getting stabbed
Is rocky marciano's children still alive?
Yes they are. Mr. Marciano was married to Barbara with two children, Rocco Kevin and Mary Anne. Unfortunately on August 31/69 at the age of 45 Mr. Marciano died in a private plan crash near Des Moines, Iowa.
What did Wilma Rudolph do when she had spare time?
She really did not do nothing as a kid and then she had polio and she could not walk.
How many Olympics did Wilma Rudolph participate in?
2.
At the 1956 Summer Games in Melbourne, Wilma won a bronze medal in 4x100 meter relay. At the 1960 Summer Games in Rome, she won gold in 4x100 meter relay, 100 meter dash, and 200 meter dash.
What obstacles did Wilma Rudolph have to overcome order to win 3 gold medals?
she was determined into being an athlete and she didnt let her disability (polio) affect her.
Did Wilma Rudolph get marreid?
Yes, Wilma Rudolph did get married to her high school sweet heart Robert Eldridge. She had four kids(in order of birth): Yolanda, Djuana, Robert Jr., and Xurry
Why are they important in history Wilma Rudolph?
Wilma Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field events at the Olympics. She tied the world record in the 100-meter and set a new Olympic record in the 200. This was at the 1960 Olympic games in Rome, Italy.
What was Wilma Rudolph's sister name?
Wilma Rudolph was born in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. She was born on June 23, 1940.
How many children did harriet have?
Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross) did not have children of her own according to sources.
In about 1859, Harriet Tubman returned to her home in Auburn, New York with a girl named Margaret. There is confusion about who Margaret's parents were and some biographers think that Margaret actually was Harriet's daughter. Others say that Margaret was Harriet's favorite niece.
Harriet Tubman married a man named Nelson Davis on March 18, 1869 and they adopted a baby girl named Gertie in 1874.
