Thesis
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph broke barriers by winning three gold medals in the Rome, Italy Olympic Games. To accomplish this great achievement, Wilma broke barriers as a victim of childhood polio; as an African American woman she continues to give confidence to many other athletes.
"It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline. I was determined to discover what life held for me beyond the inner-city streets."
-Wima Rudolph
Wilma awaiting the results of her first Olympic race in 1960.
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