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How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

By Kathleen Krull Pictures by David Díaz
Doctors told young Wilma Rudolph she might never walk again. After a terrible battle with polio left her wearing a heavy steel brace on her leg, running seemed absolutely impossible. But Wilma had an unstoppable spirit and a fierce determination that proved everyone wrong. You will follow her incredible true journey from a sick little girl facing massive physical challenges to a powerful athlete racing toward greatness. Experience the grit and courage it took for her to practice pushing past pain, overcoming huge obstacles to eventually compete on the world's biggest stage. Discover how this amazing runner defied the odds to become the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. Her historic, inspiring story will show you that with enough hard work and belief in yourself, there are truly no limits to what you can achieve.
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