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Wilma Rudolph born
born in Bethlehem, Tennessee -
Wilma becomes very sick
illness caused her to lose hte use of her left leg -
youngest member of US Olympic team
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wins bronze medal
won in relay race -
wins 3 gold medals
at Rome Olympics -
retires from running
becomes a 2nd grade teacher and high school track coach -
starts Wilma Rudolph foundation
teaches young athletes that they can be champions -
elected to US Olympic Hall of Fame
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Wilma dies
in Brent wood Tennessee
