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- She had double pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio as a kid.
She had double pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio as a kid.
It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback
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This girl was born prematurely in 1940 as a black girl in the segregated south. She was the 20th of 22 children born to her dad that consisted of two marriages.
She had double pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio as a kid.
She had such problems with her left leg that she wore a brace from ages five to 12.
Wilma Rudolph ended up winning three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. She became one of the first national role models for female and black athletes.
Her advocacy transcended sports and opened up avenues for strength and prosperity for marginalized groups within the United States.