Wilma Rudolph made history as a Black woman athlete at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. The 20-year-old Tennessee State University sprinter was the first American woman to win three gold ...

My mother told me I would. I believed my mother,” the great Wilma Rudolph said, and she set about becoming one of the most inspirational figures in sports. The Clarksville native won three gold ...

Wilma Rudolph, an iconic figure in Olympic history, emerged from humble beginnings and significant physical challenges to become one of the most celebrated athletes of the 20th century.

Rudolph later became active in youth work, heading the Wilma Rudolph Foundation. She also became a motivational speaker and, in 1987, became head track coach at DePauw University. She was elected 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.

After an acting career that included playing the Olympic sprinter Wilma Rudolph in a TV movie ... drawn to material by great playwrights of color,” Sheldon Epps, the artistic director emeritus ...

As we gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s also important to remember that several athletes who attended HBCUs also won gold at the Summer Games, such as Edwin Moses and Wilma Rudolph.