This article tells the inspirational story of Wilma Rudolph, an athlete who overcame polio and racial barriers to become an Olympic champion, making a significant impact on sports history and civil rights.

A champion who overcame incredible odds to make history

Wilma Rudolph broke barriers — and expectations — when she won the Olympics

Six-year-old Wilma Rudolph was different from the other kids. They could walk, run, and jump, but she was hampered by a paralyzed, twisted left leg. At her elementary school in Clarksville…

This athlete conquered poverty, racism, and polio in order to became an Olympian

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