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 ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — You can’t travel through the City of Clarksville and not feel Wilma Rudolph’s impact. From street signs to statues, she’s influenced many like that of Patti Marquess. “When ...

SEATTLE – University of Washington student-athlete and advocate Rosalie Fish has been named the 2023 recipient of the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award, presented by the Women's Sports Foundation. One of ...

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.

GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina’s Parker Byrd has been honored as a recipient of the 2024 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award by the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete ...

From leg braces to lightning speed, Wilma Rudolph rewrote what’s possible. This video distills the fitness journey every ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Clarksville police are working a multi-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m.