I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.Interview with Wilma Rudolph, 1995
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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
I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.Interview with Wilma Rudolph, 1995
Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.
When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.
Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.Wilma, 1977
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