Friday, June 20, 2008

Jordan's Journal 6/14/08 Wilma Rudolph

1952- Dr. Harold D. West appointed president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenne.

Wilma Glodean Rudolph (1940-1944) was the first American woman to ever win three gold medals at the Olypics.

Wilma was the 20th child of a family of 22,born prematurely and at only 4.5 pounds.

After her success on the track she became a teacher,coach and sports commentator.

In 1997, Governor Don Sundquist proclaimed that June 23 be now kknown as Wilma Rudolph Day in Tennesse.

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