Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born June 23 ... She returned to Tennessee State and earned her Bachelor's degree in Education in 1963. She taught school and coached track in Clarksville for a while ...

Wilma Rudolph, an iconic figure in Olympic history ... particularly disadvantaged children. She worked in education, hosted a local television show, and served as a U.S. goodwill ambassador ...

For all the hurdles Wilma Rudolph cleared on her way to Olympic superstardom ... “It’s been my dream to start programs that, through athletics, foster education.” Vice President for Student Affairs ...

Wilma Rudolph outran poverty ... In 1961, she also earned a degree in education and won the 1961 Sullivan Award as America’s outstanding amateur athlete, male or female. But there was no ...

American Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 ... Retiring relatively early from track and field, Wilma decided to finish her education at Tennessee State University, where she earned ...

Wilma Rudolph was an inspiration to kids everywhere. The first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at one Olympics died last week from brain cancer. Wilma was 54.

CLARKSVILLE — Just two days after what would have been Wilma Rudolph’s 66th birthday, her hometown of Clarksville hosted the 11th annual Wilma Rudolph 5K/10K, giving people the chance to ...

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 Patti Marquess.