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Wilma Glodean Rudolph June 23, 1940- November 12, 1994 Clarksville, Tennessee Tennessee State University ‘
Sprinter |
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First American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals 1960 |
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Black Sports Hall of Fame 1980 Tennessee State Hall of Fame U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame 1983 USTF Hall of Fame Vitalis Cup for Sports Excellence 1983 Women's Sports Foundation Award 1984 |
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Decreed June 23 as Wilma Rudolph Day in Tennessee |
