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Wilma Rudolf

By B rett gile. Wilma Rudolf . BIRTH. Wilma Rudolf was born June 23 1940 in Clarksville , Tennessee. She was the 20 th of 22 children in her family. She was born prematurely and weighed only 4.5 pounds. . Early childhood .

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Wilma Rudolf

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  1. By Brett gile Wilma Rudolf

  2. BIRTH • Wilma Rudolf was born June 23 1940 in Clarksville , Tennessee. • She was the 20th of 22 children in her family. • She was born prematurely and weighed only 4.5 pounds.

  3. Early childhood • Wilma fought thru many illnesses like starlets fever , measles , and mumps. • She did not receive any medical attention for her illnesses. • The only time she was taken to the hospital was when her left leg and foot became weak and deformed.

  4. Fighting through polio • Wilma was diagnosed with polio a crippling disease that has no cure. • She was told she would never walk again. • Wilma's mother did not give up on her she drove her 50 miles twice a week to get Wilma physical therapy.

  5. Fighting through polio • Finally at age 12 Wilma was able to walk without crutches braces or corrective shoes. • In high school Wilma took up track.

  6. Olympic achievements Even though she did not win any medals in the 1956 Olympics she went back in 1960. • In the 1960 Olympics Wilma won 3 gold medals. • Her medals included the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash, and the 4x4 100 meter relay.

  7. Marriage • In 1963 Wilma married her high school sweet heart Robert Eldrige. • They had 4 children Yolanda (1958), Djuanna (1964), Robert Jr. (1965), and Xurry (1971). • They later divorced.

  8. Death • Wilma died November 12, 1994, at the age of 54. • Wilma had spent several months after she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

  9. Recourses • www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/rudo-wil.htm

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