Wilma Rudolph

By patrickmcinerney11

  • 1940

    Wilma is born on June 23rd.

  • 1956

    She wins a bronze medal

  • 1960

    Wilma wins three gold medals

  • 1962

    Wilma retires from running

  • 1981

    Wilma starts the Wilma Rudolph Foundation

  • 1983

    Wilma is elected to the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

  • 1994

    Wilma dies in Brentwood, Tennessee.