Wilma Rudolph attended Burt High School in Clarksville, Tennessee. She began her high school education in 1949 and graduated in 1957. Rudolph's athletic talents were recognized during her time at Burt High School, where she excelled in Track and Field, setting the stage for her future Olympic success.
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Wilma Rudolph was 20th of 22 children. She was home schooled until seven, (because of her disability) and later attended Burt High School where she played Basketball (following her sister Yolanda) and was discovered by Tennessee State track & field coach Ed Temple.
She received a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in education (after her track career she became a teacher at Cobb elementary school)
No Wilma Rudolph did not get a education as she was one of ninteen children.
the olympic athlete wilma rudolph graduated from Tennessee State University with her bachelors in elementary education.