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Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, achieving this feat at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Born on June 23, 1940, in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, she overcame polio as a child to become known as "the fastest woman in the world." Rudolph's athletic accomplishments and advocacy for civil rights made her an inspirational figure in sports and beyond.

1939–1994·lived 55 years

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