| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Wilma Rudolph | 23 Jun, 1940 | United States of America |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | United States of America (Athletics) |
American |
Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born on 23rd June, 1940. She was a track and field sprinter from America who predominantly competed in 100 m and 200 m dashes.
Her Achievements:-
- Bagged a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m relay at the 1956 Olympic Games, held in Melbourne, Australia
- Earned three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games, held in Rome in 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100m relay
- Entitled as the "United Press Athlete of the Year" in 1960
- Became the Associated Press Woman Athlete of the Year in 1960 and 1961
- Awarded the "James E. Sullivan Award" in 1961
- Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983
Updated On :26 Nov, 2021
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