Wilma Rudolph at Rome 1960 | Epic Olympic Moments

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[tyardovdabulldht]

Wow, Ms. Rudolph ran like a gazelle with those elongated legs. She's from my Mother's hometown, CLARKSVILLE, TN. I used to love listening to the stories my older cousins told of being a classmate of hers. I was fascinated. She's an American hero!

[zombiizarix]

In school I learned about Wilma Rudolph, and my teacher read us a book about Wilma's life and showed us this video. My classmates and I were amazed on how fast Wilma was. We wanted to watch it over and over again. We were inspired by Wilma's great success. Thank you, Wilma Rudolph!

[tosius]

I was 14 at the time but remember watching all of Wilma Rudolph's races on TV. She remains in my mind the most beautiful runner I have ever seen. When the news reported that she had died in 1994, I wept.

[johnlambert]

Considering how far she came from such an unpromising start in life, Wilma is, for me, the greatest sports personality of all time. Watch her run!

[Pooquie]

Wilma was one of the greatest female runners of all time. Her career wasn't very long but that was typical of that era in women's sports. She set World or American records in the 60, 70, 75, yard dashes and 100m, 200m, 220 yard dashes, and was part of two 400m relay records. Way to go Wilma.

[Mosquitoswatter]

She was a beautiful person, in achievement, in grace, in humility. Her struggle with polio as a child, followed by Olympic glory, brings me to tears. So inspiring.

[joelynhill]

Much respect to Wilma Rudolph...she paved the way and to all the ladies of Tennessee State

[geramerix]

I well remember "very tall" Wilma Rudolph at the 1960 Olympics in Rome sprinting as though she was on fire .... so many years ago .... Wilma was a great inspiration for women athletes who - after her - would otherwise not have dared to participate in olympic competitions ... BLESSED BE HER SOUL FOREVER .. THANKS WILMA :)

[sarasolomon]

When she found out that the ticker tape parade in her honor was going to be segregated, she refused to attend. Her parade was the first desegregated municipal event in her town's history. She wasn't just an amazing athlete, she also used her fame to change America for the better.

[Grendel]

The Rome Olympics was the first one I remember - I was 10 and Wilma was my first Olympic hero. Unquestionably the G.O.A.T.

[elishashaw]

wilma rudolph has always inspired me and i tell you she could run like flash but faster and when i run at school for the 100 yard dash i would think about how good she was i would d my best just like she did

[robertomagagnotti]

Unforgettable moments of a great champion !

[MrYougotcaught]

It's just sad to think that they won all that medal for the country they loved, yet to come back to home to America in the 60's....still being hated, through no fault of your own of merely being born Black.

[championrd]

This is the first song l ever listened to Wilma Rudolph it's her B-Day today today so Happy Birthday to R.I.P to her

[joaotakanorijamjao]

UNFORGETTABLE QUEEN ...WILMA,
THE WINNER

[briannewman]

Now that is what you call a true great. Wilma Rudolph.

[JavierLaughin]

Wilama made it look easy...Incredibly powerful legs...things have changed in track & field, upper body strength and all. I still think it's "legs and heart" that propels you forward.

[vilmaelizabethmosqueraordo]

Hola, me siento orgullosa de llamarme Vilma, ella es y será por siempre mi inspiración deportiva, aquí en Colombia soy entrenadora de gimnasia dirigida y es una gran satisfacción estar en el mundo de la salud y el deporte. abrazos y bendiciones desde Cali Colombia.

[rawana]

One of the best and most inspirational Black women athletes. Its a shame that media would not highlight her talents.

[breezyy]

HEARD ABOUT THIS AMAZING GIRL IN SCHOOL