Wilma Rudolph. Wilma Rudolph was an exceptional American track and field athlete who overcame debilitating childhood illnesses and went on to become the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. Taking first place in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and in the 4x100 relay Wilma Rudolph opened the door for women to compete in previously all-male track and.
Bethlehem near Clarksville Tennessee USdied November 12 1994 Brentwood Tennessee American sprinter the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Olympics. Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born June 23 1940 in Bethlehem Tennessee to a poor and very large family. Wilma Rudolph was the 20th of 22 children.
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Wilma Goldean Rudolph is born on June 23 1940 in St. Kesäkuuta 1940 Clarksville Tennessee 12. Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born June 23 1940 in Bethlehem Tennessee to a poor and very large family. As one of 22 children she was constantly surrounded by support and care which she needed given her poor health.