Wilma Rudolph, 1940-1994 - WWP

"Wilma Rudolph, overcoming childhood polio that left her leg paralyzed, emerged as the fastest woman on earth by winning three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. Nicknamed ""The Black Gazelle"" for her grace and speed, she was the first American woman to win three golds in a single Olympics. Her stunning performance on the first televised Games elevated the status of women and Black female athletes worldwide, shattering social and racial barriers. Rudolph'

Wilma Rudolph stormed to gold - Women's 100m Final - Athletics | Rome 1960 Replays

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