Answer:
She’s a Winner!
Few people would disagree that
track star Wilma Rudolph was lightning
fast. In the late 1950s and early 1960s,
Americans discovered Rudolph. She was
the first American woman to win three
gold medals in one Olympic Game.
Born in a poor family, young Wilma
wore a brace on her left leg. Back then
it was easy to discount her chances for
success. But Wilma was not discouraged
by her disability. She took off her brace
every time she could. As her legs grew
stronger, her discomfort disappeared.
Her talent left others in disbelief. Today,
Wilma Rudolph is remembered as one of
the top athletes of the twentieth century!
On-Track Fact While in high school, Wilma Rudolph once
scored 49 points in one basketball game, setting a Tennessee
