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Liitle People Big Dream : Wilma Rudolf

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This inspiring biographical picture book tells the remarkable story of Wilma Rudolph, the American sprinter who overcame enormous odds to become a world-class athlete. Stricken with polio as a child and told she would never walk again, Wilma’s determination and the support of her family led her to not only walk but to run. The narrative follows her journey to the 1960 Rome Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Games. This book highlights themes of resilience, overcoming physical disability, and the fight against racial segregation, proving that "the fastest woman in the world" started with a single, courageous step.

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Series Title

Biography

Call Number

927.9 VEG l

Publisher

United Kingdom : Alba Editorial, S.L.U.., 2019

Collation

ilus.; 25 x 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781786037503

Classification

927.9

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Wilma Rudolph – Biography
Olympic Athletes – United States
African American Women – History
Overcoming Physical Disabilities – Juvenile Litera
Track and Field – Sprinters

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