Wilma Rudolph
1940 - 1994
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Quotes
Biography
Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) was an American sprinter who overcame childhood illnesses, including polio, to become a three-time Olympic gold medalist. She rose to fame during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, where she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games. Rudolph's success on the track inspired many as she broke barriers for African American women in sports.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The triumph can't be had without the struggle.
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Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.
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Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.
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When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.
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No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you.