Wilma Rudolph was born prematurely in 1940, weighing only 4.5 pounds. By age 4, she contracted polio and was left with a twisted leg and foot. Doctors told her she would never walk again without braces. But Wilma was determined. Through years of physical therapy, sheer willpower, and her family’s support, she overcame the odds.
By age 12, she shed her leg brace and began running. Just eight years later, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympic Games (1960 Rome Olympics). Her story became a symbol of hope, especially for children with disabilities and those overcoming adversity.
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