Wilma Glodean Rudolph, Olympic gold medalist and trailblazing sprinter, died at the age of 54 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Overcoming childhood polio and poverty, Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games (Rome, 1960). She was a symbol of excellence and resilience, inspiring generations of athletes—especially African American women in sports.
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