Wilma Rudolph Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Wilma Rudolph 23/06/1940   -   12/11/1994

Wilma Rudolph Introduction:

Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who was considered the fastest woman of her times. Know more about her childhood, life, achievements and timeline in this brief biography.

Wilma Rudolph Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: African American Women
  • Died At Age: 54
  • Sun Sign: Cancer
  • Born In: Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee
  • Spouse/Ex-: Robert Eldridge (m. 1963–1976), William Ward (m. 1961–1963)
  • Father: Ed
  • Mother: Blanche Rudolph
  • Siblings: Charlene, Westly, Yolanda
  • Children:
    1. Djuanna
    2. Robert
    3. Xurry
    4. Yolanda
  • Died On: November 12, 1994
  • U.S. State: Tennessee
  • Diseases & Disabilities: Polio
  • Education: Tennessee State University
  • Awards: 1960 - Gold Medal In Rome For 100 M 1960 - Gold Medal In Rome For 200 M 1960 - Gold Medal In Rome For 4 X 100 M Relay 1956 - Bronze Medal In Melbourne For 4 X 100 M Relay
  • Bio: Wilma Rudolph Was An American Sprinter Who Was Considered The Fastest Woman Of Her Times. Know More About Her Childhood, Life, Achievements And Timeline In This Brief Biography.