Wilma Rudolph: Her Story

Where was Wilma Rudolph born?

• Bethlehem, Tennessee

• Melbourne, Australia

• Rome, Italy

• Clarksville, Tennessee

What diseases did Wilma Rudolph have as a child?

• Polio, scarlet fever, and pneumonia

• Measles, mumps, and chickenpox

• Asthma, allergies, and diabetes

• Tuberculosis, typhoid, and malaria

What helped Wilma Rudolph walk without braces?

• Daily massages and physical therapy

• Wearing leg braces

• Taking medication

• Surgery on her leg

Which sport did Wilma Rudolph excel in?

• Track and field

• Basketball

• Swimming

• Gymnastics

Where did Wilma Rudolph win three gold medals?

• Rome, Italy

• Melbourne, Australia

• Clarksville, Tennessee

• Bethlehem, Tennessee

What did Wilma Rudolph become known as?

• The World's Fastest Woman

• The Greatest Athlete of All Time

• The Queen of Track and Field

• The Olympic Champion

What did Wilma Rudolph do to improve the rights of African-Americans?

• Worked as a track coach

• Created the Wilma Rudolph Foundation

• Became a sports commentator

• Won a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team

When did Wilma Rudolph die?

• November 12, 1994

• June 23, 1940

• October 23, 2023

• December 31, 2000

What did Wilma Rudolph say about the potential for greatness?

• It lives within each of us

• It is only for a select few

• It is determined by our background

• It is impossible to achieve

Wilma Rudolph possesses many character traits. Tell 2 and use evidence to explain how you know. Use S.T.E.A.L. (says, thinks, effect, acts, looks at things) to help you determine them.