Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic success made her an international star, but her influence extended far beyond the track. As a prominent African American woman who achieved unprecedented success during ...

Wilma Rudolph, an Olympic gold medalist; Rev. Wilbur N. Daniel, the first African American admitted to Austin Peay State ...

Two standout African American athletes, boxer Cassius Clay (who will later change his name to Muhammad Ali) and sprinter Wilma Rudolph, win gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Paul Newman ...