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Wilma Glodean Rudolph (Clarksville, 23 de junho de 1940 — Brentwood, 12 de novembro de 1994) foi uma atleta norte-americana que, portadora de poliomielite na infância, conquistou três medalhas de ouro como velocista nos Jogos Olímpicos de Roma em 1960.
Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) was an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.
18 de mai. de 2024 · Wilma Rudolph (born June 23, 1940, St. Bethlehem, near Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.—died November 12, 1994, Brentwood, Tennessee) was an American sprinter, the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Olympics.
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10 de abr. de 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Overcome polio and other challenges, she became a world-class sprinter and a source of inspiration for generations of athletes.
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She won three gold medals and broke at least three world records. Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at the same Olympic game. Her performance also earned her the title of “the fastest woman in the world.”.
Wilma Rudolph overcame polio, segregation and injury to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. She became a global sporting star and a role model for women's and civil rights, refusing to attend a segregated home-coming celebration.
15 de ago. de 2020 · Athletics. Olympic Medals. 3 G. 1 B. Games Participations 2. First Olympic Games Melbourne 1956. Year of Birth 1940. Olympic Results. Biography. As a child, Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to become an Olympic sprint champion. This made her an American icon and a role model. Childhood illnesses. Wilma Rudolph was the 20th of 22 children.
