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Crabtree Publishing Company

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Adrianna Morganelli

Crabtree Publishing Company

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Author: Adrianna Morganelli

Series research and development: Reagan Miller

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AP Photo: AP Photo: cover, pages 12-13, 24; William J. Smith: page 20; John

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Morganelli, Adrianna, 1979-, author

Wilma Rudolph : track and eld champion /

Adrianna Morganelli.

(Remarkable lives revealed)

Includes index.

Issued in print and electronic formats.

ISBN 978-0-7787-2689-0 (hardback).--

ISBN 978-0-7787-2700-2 (paperback).--ISBN 978-1-4271-1810-3 (html)

1. Rudolph, Wilma, 1940-1994--Juvenile literature. 2. Runners

(Sports)--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. 3. Women

runners--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. I. Title.

GV1061.15.R83M67 2016 j796.42092 C2016-904104-2

C2016-904105-0

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Morganelli, Adrianna, 1979-

Title: Wilma Rudolph : track and eld champion / Adrianna Morganelli.

Description: New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2016] |

Series: Remarkable Lives Revealed | Includes index. |

Audience: Ages: 7-10. | Audience: Grades: 4 to 6.

Identiers: LCCN 2016026656 (print) | LCCN 2016027398 (ebook) |

ISBN 9780778726890 (Reinforced library binding) |

ISBN 9780778727002 (Paperback) |

ISBN 9781427118103 (Electronic HTML)

Subjects: LCSH: Rudolph, Wilma, 1940-1994--Juvenile literature. |

Runners (Sports)--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. |

Women runners--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Classication: LCC GV1061.15.R83 M67 2016 (print) | LCC GV1061.15.

R83 (ebook) | DDC 796.42092 [B] --dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016026656

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ISBN-13: 978-1-68444-642-1 (e-book)

Contents

Introduction First-Class Champion ................... 4

Chapter 1 History in the Making ....................... 6

Chapter 2 Gold Medal Glory ........................... 14

Chapter 3 Homecoming ................................. 18

Chapter 4 Back to Reality ............................. 22

Chapter 5 Adventure Awaits! ..........................

Writing Prompts ........................................... 30

Learning More ............................................... 31

Glossary ..................................................... 32

Index .......................................................... 32

Introduction

First-Class Champion

Every person has a unique story. A persons story is told through

a biography. Some peoples biographies are famous. Other people

have stories that are not as well known. We can learn a lot from

any persons biography. After listening to his or her story, we may

consider that person to be remarkable. Remarkable people often

demonstrate certain qualities that others admire. As you read through

Wilma Rudolphs biography, think

about the qualities that people believe

make her a remarkable person.

What is a Biography?

A biography is the story of a persons life. Biographies

help us understand the experiences of others, and how

their lives have been inuential. They can be told through

dierent sources of information. Primary sources include

a persons own words or pictures. Secondary sources

include stories from friends, family, media, and research.

Wilma Rudolph (center) proudly stood on the

podium at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome,

after winning the -meter race. The second-place

winner was Dorothy Hyman of Great Britain, and

Guiseppina Leone of Italy placed third.

Overcoming Many Obstacles

Champion runner Wilma Rudolph was the rst American

woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.

This accomplishment didnt come without a lot of hard work,

determination, and courage. As a child, Wilma wore a leg brace

for paralysis due to illness. She was also an African American girl

growing up during a time of racial segregation and lack of womens

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