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Wilma Rudolph had polio but she also ran track with polio.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes she developed polio as a child
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How did Wilma Rudolph over come her disease?
She was born prematurely, which was the main cause, and developed polio when she was 3. She got measles, mumps, chicken pox, and pneumonia two times when she was a child and her mother and siblings helped her through it all.
Why are they important in history Wilma Rudolph?
Wilma Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field events at the Olympics. She tied the world record in the 100-meter and set a new Olympic record in the 200. This was at the 1960 Olympic games in Rome, Italy.
What is Rudolph's middle name?
Wilma Rudolph's middle name is of course Glodean Wilma Glodean Rudolph
What is Wilma Rudolph's birthday?
Wilma Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940.
When was the Wilma Rudolph foundation started?
The Wilma Rudolph Foundation that was founded in 1982.
What was Wilma Rudolph's disability?
it was polio Wilma Rudolph had polio
What was Wilma Rudolph illness called?
Polio
How old was Wilma Rudolph when she was diagnosed with polio?
Wilma Rudolph was 4 years of age when she go Polio
Who is Wilma Rudolph and what was her accomplishment?
Wilma Rudolph is a woman who was stricken with polio and became the fastest woman in the world and that to is her accomplishment
Did Wilma Rudolph leg grow back?
No she had Polio.
How long did Wilma Rudolph have the polio?
12 years
What is somethings Wilma Rudolph had to learn and grow from?
polio
What disease did Wilma Rudolph have to overcome as a child?
polio
What diseases did Wilma Rudolph have with her leg and what did she use?
She had polio and she used a brace
What troubles did Wilma Rudolph deal with?
polio and more for more info call7567578
Who overcame polio to win three Gold Medals in 1960?
Wilma Rudolph
What are the characteristics of Wilma Rudolph?
Wilma Rudolph was born on June 23rd 1940 and died November 12th 1994 and Died of brain cancer. When she was younger she was dianosed with polio!
