Why are they important in history Wilma Rudolph?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Wilma Rudolph was an American athlete and in the 1960 summer Olympics in Rome she became the first American woman to win thre gold medals in track and field during a single olympic games despite running on a sprained ankle at the time. She was the fastest woman in the world.

Answer 3

Wilma made the Wilma Rudolph foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana

Answer 4

Wilma Rodolph was a black female athlete from the us.A , even with polio of the legs she won several medals in running. at the olympics.

Answer 5

Why is Wilma Rudolph so important to the U.S. history

Answer 6

cause she faught polio

Answer 7

Wilma Rudolph was a hero because she fought polio and did something no one thought she could do. She was 4 when she was diagnosed with polio. At 7 she learned to walk with leg braces and then learned how to walk on her own. Even though she was diagnosed with polio she ended up being a running champion. She won many races despite her disability. She was a hero because she showed the whole world that even if you have a disability you can do whatever you put your mind to. That is why Wilma Rudolph is a hero.