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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.