In 1940, Rudolph was born in Clarksville, the 20th out of 22 children. Polio paralyzed her when she was a child, but by the time she was 12, she began to walk and soon went on to be a world ...

How one big step for Wilma Rudolph turned into Olympic gold. May 20, 2010— -- Half a century ago, gold medal-winning runner Wilma Rudolph was so fast that she ran right into the pages of ...

Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta Washington’s relationship blossomed at the start of his career. The couple first connected while filming the 1977 TV film, Wilma: The Wilma Rudolph Story ...

A souvenir program celebrating Wilma Rudolph Day in Clarksville, Tennessee on October 4, 1960 commemorating her achievements in the 1960 Summer Olympics. The front of the black-and-white program ...