Wilma Rudolph was told by one doctor that she'd never walk again. Polio, double pneumonia and scarlet fever were to blame. So, Wilma Rudolph became the "fastest woman in the world." “My mother told me ...

Wilma Rudolph, celebrated as the “Tennessee Tornado,” overcame significant challenges to become the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Her journey from a ...

How one big step for Wilma Rudolph turned into Olympic gold. May 20, 2010— -- Half a century ago, gold medal-winning runner Wilma Rudolph was so fast that she ran right into the pages of history.

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DECATUR - The NAACP Youth Council honored Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph on Friday with a stamp unveiling at the Franklin Street post office.

TOGETHER WE CAN 2025: Hayden Blankenship with Canyon High School. DAY 4, 6 pm. Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST TOGETHER WE CAN 2025: Hayden Blankenship with Canyon High School. DAY 4, 6 pm.