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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.
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- Wilma Glodean Rudolph
- June 23, 1940, Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, U.S.
4 de abr. de 2024 · Olympic Games. 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. Wilma Rudolph wins the 100- and 200-meter races at the 1960 Olympics.
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20 de ago. de 2020 · Wilma Rudolph superou a poliomielite para se tornar uma das maiores atletas da história dos Estados Unidos. Conheça a Gazela Negra! Giovana Pinheiro. 20 de agosto de 2020. Segurando suas três medalhas olímpicas, Wilma Rudolph, a Gazela Negra, que marcou a história do atletismo (Reprodução)
10 de abr. de 2024 · Wilma Rudolph was a pioneering African American track and field champion who overcame her disabilities to compete in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. She won three gold medals in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter events in 1960, breaking the world records in each. She also founded a foundation to promote amateur athletics and died of brain cancer in 1994.
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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.
Learn about the life and achievements of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at the 1960 Olympics. Discover how she overcame polio, scarlet fever, and racism to become a sports legend and a role model for women.
