Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-109) and index.
Contents:
The feeling of freedom -- Childhood struggle -- A star athlete is born -- The tigerbelle -- Rome--1960 -- Olympic afterglow -- Retirement and marriage -- Career and motherhood -- The foundation and the last walk -- The legacy of a champion.
Summary:
Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.
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