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Wilma Rudolph was born prematurely to Blanche Rudolph at 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) on June 23, 1940, in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee (now part of Clarksville). She was the 20th of 22 children from her father Ed Rudolph's two marriages. Shortly after Wilma's birth, her family moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, where she grew up … 展开
Rudolph dated boxing legend Muhammad Ali during the early 1960s. She was married twice, with both marriages ending in divorce. On October 14, 1961, Rudolph married William "Willie" … 展开
Rudolph was named United Press International Athlete of the Year (1960) and Associated Press Woman Athlete of the Year (1960 and 1961). She was also the recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award (1960) for the top amateur athlete in the United States and the 展开
Early years
Rudolph was first introduced to organized sports at Burt High School, the center of Clarksville's African … 展开Rudolph did not earn significant money as an amateur athlete and shifted to a career in teaching and coaching after her retirement from track competition. She began as a second-grade teacher at Cobb Elementary School, which Rudolph had attended as a child, and … 展开
In July 1994 (shortly after her mother's death), Rudolph was diagnosed with brain cancer. She also had been diagnosed with throat cancer. Her condition deteriorated rapidly, and Rudolph died … 展开
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2024年4月10日 · Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child who had to wear a brace on her left leg. She overcame her disabilities to compete in the 1956 Summer Olympic Games, and in 1960, she …
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Wilma Rudolph Biography - family, childhood, children, history, …
On November 12, 1994, Wilma Rudolph died at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee, of a brain tumor. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, six sisters, two brothers, and a truly …
Wilma Rudolph - National Women's History Museum
Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940 in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. As one of 22 children, she was constantly surrounded by support and care, which she needed given her …
Wilma Rudolph: How the child who couldn’t …
2022年4月28日 · As a child, American sprinting legend Wilma Rudolph was told she would never walk again. The youngster had contracted polio at the age of five, losing the strength in her …
How Wilma Rudolph Overcame Early Health Problems …
2021年1月8日 · Rudolph was bedridden for much of her childhood. Born prematurely on June 23, 1940, Rudolph only weighed 4.5 pounds at birth, causing her to spend much of her early years in bed.
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Wilma Rudolph | Biography, Olympics, & Facts
2025年1月27日 · Rudolph was sickly as a child and could not walk without an orthopedic shoe until she was 11 years old. Her determination to compete, however, made her a star basketball player and sprinter during high school in …
Wilma Rudolph Biography - Facts, …
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who was considered the fastest woman of her times. Know more about her childhood, life, achievements and timeline in this brief biography.
Wilma Rudolph: A Legacy of Resilience and Triumph
2024年10月13日 · Born on June 23, 1940, in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph faced several obstacles from the outset. She was the twentieth of twenty-two children born to a …
Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph’s family reflects on …
2021年6月24日 · She was born Wilma Glodean Rudolph, a premature baby having pneumonia, scarlet fever and polio. At five she wore a leg brace and could barely walk but was later named the fastest woman in the...
