Rudolph, Wilma
1940-1994 · Contribution: 1960
Sprinter
First American woman to win three track and field gold medals in a single Olympics
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1940, Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee
- Active since
- 1956
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- First American woman to win three track golds at a single Olympics
Impact on the world
Rudolph's rise from a childhood in leg braces to Olympic glory made her a global inspiration and one of the first Black women athletes to achieve international stardom.
Sources
- Olympics.com (IOC)
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