Wilma Rudolph The Greatest Woman Sprinter in History |
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| Author:
| Schraff, Anne |
| Series title: | African-American Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2291-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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When Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that she was the fastest woman in the world. Yet this amazing runner had spent much of her childhood crippled by polio. Throughout her life, Rudolph never let public racism or personal hardships get in the way of her dreams. Harnessing the same determination that made her a great athlete, Rudolph went on to use her celebrity to help others. In this inspiring biography, author Anne Schraff...
More DescriptionWhen Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that she was the fastest woman in the world. Yet this amazing runner had spent much of her childhood crippled by polio. Throughout her life, Rudolph never let public racism or personal hardships get in the way of her dreams. Harnessing the same determination that made her a great athlete, Rudolph went on to use her celebrity to help others. In this inspiring biography, author Anne Schraff tells the fast-paced story of a world-class sports legend who considered her work with young people to be her true legacy.