Quotes by Wilma Rudolph

About Wilma Rudolph:


Wilma Glodean Rudolph was an American track and field sprinter, who competed in the 100 and 200 meters dash. Rudolph was considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s and competed in two Olympic Games, in 1956 and in 1960.

Author Bio


  • NameWilma Rudolph
  • DescriptionAfrican American athlete
  • AliasesWilma Glodean Rudolph
  • BornJune 23, 1940
  • DiedNovember 12, 1994
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSprinter
  • AwardsJames E. Sullivan Award; National Women's Hall Of Fame