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Wilma Rudolph was an American track and field athlete who became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. She was born in a poor family in Clarksville, Tennessee, and was the twentieth of twenty-two children. She was born prematurely and suffered from infantile paralysis, which left her with a weakened left leg. Despite her disability, she was determined to become an athlete and trained hard to overcome her physical limitations. At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won gold medals in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and the 4x100-meter relay. She was the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. She also won a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Wilma Rudolph was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1974 and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983. She was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996. Wilma Rudolph died on November 12, 1994, at the age of 54. She was survived by her four children. As of 2021, Wilma Rudolph's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As | Wilma Glodean Rudolph |
| Occupation | actor |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 23 June, 1940 |
| Birthday | 23 June |
| Birthplace | Clarksville, Tennessee, USA |
| Date of death | 12 November, 1994 |
| Died Place | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Wilma Rudolph Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Wilma Rudolph's Husband?
Her husband is Robert Eldridge (20 July 1963 - 1980) ( divorced) ( 4 children), William Ward (14 October 1961 - 24 May 1963) ( divorced)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Robert Eldridge (20 July 1963 - 1980) ( divorced) ( 4 children), William Ward (14 October 1961 - 24 May 1963) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Wilma Rudolph Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Wilma Rudolph worth at the age of 54 years old? Wilma Rudolph’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. She is from United States. We have estimated Wilma Rudolph's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
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Pictured on a USA 23¢ definitive (regular-issue) stamp in the Distinguished Americans series, issued 14 July 2004 in booklets and sheets.
Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1983 (charter member).
Rudolph was considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s and competed in two Olympic Games, in 1956 and in 1960.
In the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games. A track and field champion, she elevated women's track to a major presence in the United States. As a member of the black community, she is also regarded as a civil rights and women's rights pioneer.
Along with other 1960 Olympic athletes such as Cassius Clay (who later became Muhammad Ali), Rudolph became an international star due to the first international television coverage of the Olympics that year.
Children: Yolanda (born 1958), Djuanna (1964), Robert Jr. (1965), and Xurry (1971).
Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 - November 12, 1994) was an American track and field sprinter, who competed in the 100 and 200 meters dash.
There were 22 children in her family. She was the 20th.
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