Her coach and her mother. Read the book "Wilma Unlimited."
Clarksville, Tennessee
Wilma Goldean Rudolph
Wilma Rudolphs father died in 1961 from getting stabbed
Overcomes polio considered the fastest runner in the world in the 1960s
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Wilma Rudolph's real name is WILMA GLODEAN RUDOLPH
Wilma Rudolph's mother, Blanche Rudolph, passed away in 1994. She had been a significant influence in Wilma's life and athletic career, supporting her through the challenges of childhood illnesses and encouraging her to pursue track and field. Blanche's dedication and resilience served as a source of inspiration for Wilma throughout her life.
Wilma Rudolph was nicknamed "Skeeter" because of her speed and agility, reminiscent of a mosquito ("skeeter" is a colloquial term for mosquito). The nickname was given to her by her family when she was a child, reflecting her quick movements and energetic nature. This moniker became a fitting symbol of her remarkable athletic prowess as she later became an Olympic champion sprinter.
Rudolphs mother wasnever named but his father isnamed donner and people call Rudolphs mother mrs.donner
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HOW DID WILMA RUDOLPH HELP MAKE AMERICA A BETTER PLACE? she helped people think that being black is okay
When Wilma was a child she was very tiny and sickly,before wilma turned five she got sicker than ever…during this sickness Wilma left leg twisted inward & she couldn't move it bak……when the doctor came to see her he said beside scarlet fever Wilma was stricken with polio ( in those days most children who got polio either died or were permenantly cripple,there was no cure) But at last Wilma over came her polio by doing leg excercises & she could finally get off her brace and be a normal person……Wilma grew up to be a famous runner….she Achived 3 gold medals in the Olympics (track and field games) when she was representing the United states. Wilma Rudolph once known as the sickliest child in clarksville,had become the fastest woman in the world. I wish that I helped u bye.;)