Wilma Rudolph

What illnesses did Wilma Rudolph battle in her early childhood?

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella

• Polio, Scarlet Fever, Double Pneumonia

• Chickenpox, Whooping Cough, Tuberculosis

• Influenza, Bronchitis, Appendicitis

How did Wilma Rudolph regain the use of her weakened leg?

• Through a groundbreaking surgical procedure.

• By receiving treatments at Meharry Medical College and daily massages from her family.

• By wearing a leg brace until she was 18 years old.

• She never fully regained the use of her leg.

What was Wilma Rudolph's initial sport before she focused on track and field?

• Soccer

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Gymnastics

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What was Wilma Rudolph's achievement at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games?

• She won a gold medal in the 200m race.

• She helped her team win a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay.

• She set a new world record in the 100m dash.

• She was disqualified from all events due to injury.

How many gold medals did Wilma Rudolph win at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four