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In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three track & field medals at a single Olympic Games. Olympians, Wilma Rudolph, Greats, The First Americans, Olympics, American Athletes, Olympic Athletes, Track And Field, Athlete
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In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three track & field medals at a single Olympic Games.
Wilma Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics.  She won global fame as the fastest woman in the world. Just two years later, she retired, her legacy having been written. She died in 1994 at the age of 54. People, Strong Women, Female Athletes, African American Women, American Women, Black History Month, Black History, Amazing Women
50 stunning Olympic moments: Wilma Rudolph – in pictures
Wilma Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. She won global fame as the fastest woman in the world. Just two years later, she retired, her legacy having been written. She died in 1994 at the age of 54.
Born in 1940, Wilma Rudolph overcame great obstacles during her childhood to become a world class track and field athlete. She won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympic Games and became the first black woman to achieve such Olympic success. Tennessee, Sports, Olympic Champion, Champion
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Born in 1940, Wilma Rudolph overcame great obstacles during her childhood to become a world class track and field athlete. She won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympic Games and became the first black woman to achieve such Olympic success.
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three track field medals at a single Olympic Games. Lady, Black Girls, Afro, Beautiful Black Women, Women, Persona, Beleza, Beautiful
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In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three track field medals at a single Olympic Games.
Wilma Rudolph, also known as "The Black Gazelle", "The Tornado" and "The Black Pearl", was the first woman to ever win three track and field gold medals in one Olympic Game. The Tennessee State alumni was also a noted Civil Rights and Women's Rights advocate and pioneer. Coaching, History, Olympic Games, Vintage, Famous
Wilma Rudolph, also known as "The Black Gazelle", "The Tornado" and "The Black Pearl", was the first woman to ever win three track and field gold medals in one Olympic Game. The Tennessee State alumni was also a noted Civil Rights and Women's Rights advocate and pioneer.
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Olympic Gold Medalist, Wilma Rudolph, taught us a great lesson: the importance of choosing our beliefs very wisely.    "My doctors told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother." Wisdom, Teaching, Doctors, Mother, Beliefs, Doctor
Olympic Gold Medalist, Wilma Rudolph, taught us a great lesson: the importance of choosing our beliefs very wisely. "My doctors told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother."
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Inspiring for Teens: 'Wilma Rudolph grew up in the 1940s in Clarkesville, Tennessee, a community divided by segregation and poverty. Born in a family of 22 children, she was a victim of polio and paralysis... she eventually became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in an Olympics.' Social Studies, Community, Poverty, American
Inspiring for Teens: 'Wilma Rudolph grew up in the 1940s in Clarkesville, Tennessee, a community divided by segregation and poverty. Born in a family of 22 children, she was a victim of polio and paralysis... she eventually became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in an Olympics.'
Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) November 12, 1994 Wilma Glodean Rudolph died at the age of 54 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee.   ... Woman
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Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) November 12, 1994 Wilma Glodean Rudolph died at the age of 54 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
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Tigerbelle Relayers (1956)    Members of the Tigerbelle Relayers of the Tennessee A & I State College pose beside a hurdle. Pictured are Mae Faggs, Isabelle Daniels, Wilma Rudolph and Lucinda Williams.    Photo courtesy of Earl Clanton  Tennessee Historical Society Historically Black Colleges And Universities, State College, Historical Society, Hbcu
Tigerbelle Relayers (1956) Members of the Tigerbelle Relayers of the Tennessee A & I State College pose beside a hurdle. Pictured are Mae Faggs, Isabelle Daniels, Wilma Rudolph and Lucinda Williams. Photo courtesy of Earl Clanton Tennessee Historical Society
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THROWBACK THURSDAY | Wilma Rudolph born in 1940, was the first American woman of any color to win three Olympic gold medals in track and field. Her accomplishments amaze many because she was born prematurely, and at the age of four, contracted infantile paralysis. Born, Age, Olympic Gold Medals
THROWBACK THURSDAY | Wilma Rudolph born in 1940, was the first American woman of any color to win three Olympic gold medals in track and field. Her accomplishments amaze many because she was born prematurely, and at the age of four, contracted infantile paralysis.
1961. 14 Avril. President Kennedy, Wilma Rudolph, Wilma Rudolph's mother, VP Lyndon Johnson Vintage Photos, Lyndon B Johnson, Johnson
1961. 14 Avril. President Kennedy, Wilma Rudolph, Wilma Rudolph's mother, VP Lyndon Johnson
Wilma Rudolph - Track & Field Star of the 1960 Olympics - "I tell them that the most important aspect is to be yourself and have confidence in yourself. I remind them the triumph can't be had without the struggle." // @oiselle #SisterHeroes Track And Field Athlete, Track Field, Cross Country, Hall Of Fame, Athletes, Track
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Wilma Rudolph - Track & Field Star of the 1960 Olympics - "I tell them that the most important aspect is to be yourself and have confidence in yourself. I remind them the triumph can't be had without the struggle." // @oiselle #SisterHeroes
Another title in the AMAZING AMERICANS series, AMAZING OLYMPIC ATHLETE WILMA RUDOLPH explores the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics. After attending the 1956 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, and the 1960 Olympics, where she won three gold medals, Rudolph became a teacher and mentor to other runners. This easy-to-read biography allows new readers to learn about an amazing person! Play, Reading, Mary, Amazing
Amazing Olympic Athlete Wilma Rudolph
Another title in the AMAZING AMERICANS series, AMAZING OLYMPIC ATHLETE WILMA RUDOLPH explores the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics. After attending the 1956 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, and the 1960 Olympics, where she won three gold medals, Rudolph became a teacher and mentor to other runners. This easy-to-read biography allows new readers to learn about an amazing person!
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Livio berruti e Wilma Rudolph  http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/agosto/09/Wilma_freccia_nel_cuore_Roma_co_0_9408095281.shtml Roma, Fotografie, Rare, Scenes, Photo, Brave
Livio berruti e Wilma Rudolph http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/agosto/09/Wilma_freccia_nel_cuore_Roma_co_0_9408095281.shtml
When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. ~Wilma Rudolph Leadership Quotes, Motivational Quotes, Life Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Quotes For Life, Quotes By Famous People, Encouragement Quotes, Positive Quotes, I Can Do Anything
When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. ~Wilma Rudolph
When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. ~Wilma Rudolph
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Wilma Rudolph, known fondly as The Black Gazelle, entered the summer Olympics of 1960 with high hopes of glory having won a bronze medal as part of the American 4x100m relay team four years prior. Her success as a track athlete was all the more remarkable given that she had worn a leg brace as a youth after contracting polio. Richard Williams
50 stunning Olympic moments: Wilma Rudolph – in pictures
Wilma Rudolph, known fondly as The Black Gazelle, entered the summer Olympics of 1960 with high hopes of glory having won a bronze medal as part of the American 4x100m relay team four years prior. Her success as a track athlete was all the more remarkable given that she had worn a leg brace as a youth after contracting polio.
Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) was an American athlete and an Olympic champion. Rudolph was considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s and competed in two Olympic Games, in 1956 and in 1960. Indonesia, Model
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Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) was an American athlete and an Olympic champion. Rudolph was considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s and competed in two Olympic Games, in 1956 and in 1960.
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