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)
She received a full scholarship to Tennessee state.
Burt High School
Burt High School
She was home schooled til she was seven and did not get a education so I think she did not go to school.
Wilma Rudolph met Robert Eldridge at high school.
Wilma Rudolph's real name is WILMA GLODEAN RUDOLPH
Wilma Rudolph's birth name is Wilma Glodean Rudolph.
Wilma Rudolph began running track while attending Burt High School in 1955. She retired in 1962.
Wilma Rudolph made the "Wilma Rudolph Foundation.
Wilma Rudolph was home schooled until she was 7 then she attended Burt high school. I am doing research on her for black American month at school!!!<3
Wilma Rudolph's middle name is of course Glodean Wilma Glodean Rudolph
Yes, Wilma Rudolph did get married to her high school sweet heart Robert Eldridge. She had four kids(in order of birth): Yolanda, Djuana, Robert Jr., and Xurry