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!
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.
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!
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.
Yes there was. Wilma ran the 75 yard dash in a time of 8.3 seconds in the 75 yard dash in the 1956 Junior AAU Girls Championship prelims. That record was later tied by Wyomia Tyus in 1962. She also ran 7.8 in the 70 yard dash in 1961 (indoor). The 7.8 followed a 7.9 prelim. Both time broke the existing record of 8.2 set years earlier by Stella Walsh.
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.
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.
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.
@@greenhornet8262 ; So, No one in the North gave her returning to New York a ticker tape parade?. Similar to the Astronauts who returned from space in the 60s, who did get a ticker tape parade like “Rudolph”. And standing there among the thousands lining the road, I wasn’t there either, since “Rudolph” wasn’t liked by the North or South. . . . . . . Hmmmm, sorry, don’t believe your assuming the entire US did not like “Rudolph”, having earned three gold medals. And don’t tell me you were jealous, having polio as a kid, learning to walk, learning to run.... my best friend (from the south) commented on her ability to run by saying, “ Wow, look at that her run”. She could run, kept her stats (9.8 seconds) for a long time
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 :)
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
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.
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.
If the Olympics, and track and field were set up back then the way they are now, she likely could have run in 64, 68, and maybe as late as 72. Today, Olympic athletes compete until they begin to decline, in track, that's usually in their early 30s. Wilma was 20 years old in 1960, but back then, there was little money to be made, and of course if you took any money, you were no longer an amateur, and could no longer compete in the major events. Athletes got on with their lives after their one shot of glory. Very few competed in multiple Olympics like they do today. Imagine the times she might have posted running during her absolute physical prime of around 24-25?
Just to emphasise that. The 1964 Champion would have finished fourth in this race, which is incredible when you think that the time posted by any sprint champ is usually eclipsed over the four years to the renewal. None of the three medallists here ran in '64. Rudolph and Leone {Ita} had retired while Hyman {GBR} was the red hot favourite to emulate Rudolph and win both the 100 and 200 in Tokyo but suffered an injury before the game which ruled her out.
I'm from india I red Wilma Rudolf biography really we wonder about her, great women from United States of America and lot's of love from india. She is best for ever.
I'm sorry that you had polio when you your little. I am readying a book about you at school. And really good job William. When l grow up to be like you.
@Mariam Tsitsilashvili Hey, I wouldn't put your info out like that, even if it's just your school name and grade. Especially since you're young, be careful.
Cant you believe she got polio at 4, but still became the FASTEST woman in the world! I wish she was stil here today 😩 Wilma died because of a brain tumor:(
Who came because they have online school and was learning biographies so the teacher put on a brain pop video about biographies and I had Rudolph in it?
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!
She was nicknamed by the Italians as 'The Black Gazelle'.
I truly agree…She’s definitely an American hero ❤
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.
Why?
Obviously he’s got a crush on her back in his younger days @@waynehentley4332
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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!
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.
Mr. Johnson no usan bolt is way faster even though he's a Boy
Mr. Johnson kk
70 and 75 yards? There was no such race!
Yes there was. Wilma ran the 75 yard dash in a time of 8.3 seconds in the 75 yard dash in the 1956 Junior AAU Girls Championship prelims. That record was later tied by Wyomia Tyus in 1962. She also ran 7.8 in the 70 yard dash in 1961 (indoor). The 7.8 followed a 7.9 prelim. Both time broke the existing record of 8.2 set years earlier by Stella Walsh.
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!
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.
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.
WoW, I didn't know that. Thanks
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.
Not hated for being black .Hated for being The true Jews.
That's not true at all she was extremely loved when she returned home by her very own race of people and maybe even some white folks at that time.
@@brianharper218 It was Jim Crow. It is true.
Brian Harper right her own race. Black people were still harshly discriminated against at that time.
@@greenhornet8262 ; So, No one in the North gave her returning to New York a ticker tape parade?. Similar to the Astronauts who returned from space in the 60s, who did get a ticker tape parade like “Rudolph”. And standing there among the thousands lining the road, I wasn’t there either, since “Rudolph” wasn’t liked by the North or South. . . . . . . Hmmmm, sorry, don’t believe your assuming the entire US did not like “Rudolph”, having earned three gold medals. And don’t tell me you were jealous, having polio as a kid, learning to walk, learning to run.... my best friend (from the south) commented on her ability to run by saying, “ Wow, look at that her run”. She could run, kept her stats (9.8 seconds) for a long time
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 :)
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
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.
Much respect to Wilma Rudolph...she paved the way and to all the ladies of Tennessee State
Can you believe she had Polio as a child and was disabled from it til she was 12?
No, I could not!!!
@@ylvaeliseweinefelt4378 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everyone knows that!!
We had a chapter dedicated to her struggle in English. It's very inspiring 😊
My teacher read that book yesterday and today🙄🙄 we have a stupid test
such grace, such speed. LOVE.
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.
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.
Unforgettable moments of a great champion !
Now that is what you call a true great. Wilma Rudolph.
UNFORGETTABLE QUEEN ...WILMA,
THE WINNER
This is the first song l ever listened to Wilma Rudolph it's her B-Day today today so Happy Birthday to her!!!!!!!!!🥳🎉🎂 R.I.P to her
HEARD ABOUT THIS AMAZING GIRL IN SCHOOL
Breann Kline a woman, not a girl
KISAH WILMA RUDOLPH..MEMANG HEBAT BUAT MOTIVATOR. YG CACAT KAKI NYA BISA BERJALAN USIA 12 TAHUN, TAPI BISA JUARA DUNIA PELARI TERCEPAT
We are learning about her in my classroom:) thx for the vids of Willma Rouldoph
One of the best and most inspirational Black women athletes. Its a shame that media would not highlight her talents.
you're awesome wilma
I read this in a book back in secondary school , from polio and inability to walk to world records, her mother never gave up
tayokarate she and her mother never did.
Cassius Clay and Wilma! Darlings of the 1960 Rome Olympics. ..
Wow, what an athlete. Loved how she just pulled away from the competition in the last 100 meters of the relay.
She run ten percent quicker than the best ones of her time . She was supernatural ... then she was so pretty ... Worthy and beautiful woman ...
A true champion..the history maker..still inspires the present world with her golden achievements..Salutes U Wilma Rudolf..👍👍
wow she is fast
The year I was born. Great lady. Super performance.
Fantastic woman !!!
I love this music
The world of wondering moments by madam William Rudolph....😮😮🎉🎉🎉
If the Olympics, and track and field were set up back then the way they are now, she likely could have run in 64, 68, and maybe as late as 72. Today, Olympic athletes compete until they begin to decline, in track, that's usually in their early 30s. Wilma was 20 years old in 1960, but back then, there was little money to be made, and of course if you took any money, you were no longer an amateur, and could no longer compete in the major events. Athletes got on with their lives after their one shot of glory. Very few competed in multiple Olympics like they do today. Imagine the times she might have posted running during her absolute physical prime of around 24-25?
Agree
wilma is my favorite players
she a runner not a player
A legend
Go Wilma! 🥇🥇🥇
She was definitely in a league all her own back then😊
unbelivable!!!!!!!!!!
Love you Wilma Rudolph
Amazing story and athlete😃
Wilma was FAST! She was literally so far away from the other runners, my goodness!
Just to emphasise that. The 1964 Champion would have finished fourth in this race, which is incredible when you think that the time posted by any sprint champ is usually eclipsed over the four years to the renewal. None of the three medallists here ran in '64. Rudolph and Leone {Ita} had retired while Hyman {GBR} was the red hot favourite to emulate Rudolph and win both the 100 and 200 in Tokyo but suffered an injury before the game which ruled her out.
Love from jamshedpur jharkhand
My new hero!♥️ This is when sports was natural, before enhancement drugs. It's so sad how she died, and so very young.
This is the first time watching WILMA RUDOLPH it's her B-Day today so Happy Birthday to him!!!!!!🥳🎉🎂 06/23/23 R.I.P to her
I love you wilma Rudolph ❤ you are finale win in the world
Greatest Runner Olimpic Wilma madam 🥇🪙
OMG SHE IS SOOOOO FAST😱😱
I'm from india I red Wilma Rudolf biography really we wonder about her, great women from United States of America and lot's of love from india. She is best for ever.
Inspiration ❤
Amazing!
Wilma Rudolf is a sprinter I like so much 😍😍😍😍
song please
Wow! Amazing!
Tears.
Rest in peace😢
So sad that she died but she really dose inspire me
really wish they’d thought about the music a bit better
Music?
Incredible story .. & retired at only 21 years old!! Could have won even more, but distinguished herself in other ways.
song name?
“The Black Gazelle” !!!
Awesome.
Wilma is live
She attended my school TSU. We have a formed named after her
I know the story look like of Wilma Rudolph
i had an exam that talked about her and now i know everything lol all becauseof school
I'm sorry that you had polio when you your little. I am readying a book about you at school. And really good job William. When l grow up to be like you.
William?🤣🤣🤣🤣
im dedicating a speech just for her
The reason I’m here because my class was talking about Wilma
Hii sir will you plz give the video for our hindi lesson
YES AMEN
Hats off wilma
I have read story about her in school
This is my homework for the wax museum 😉😉😉😉😀😉😀😉😀
Wilma Rudolph vs Flo Jo
Who wins
Mai ap ki real life ki story souni or maja mai wo Himmat aai I am proud of you 👏🏻❤♥💙💜💛
Clarksville,TN made
mind too
Rip ✊🏽
This is my homework
XD UR FROM MI SCHOOL HEHEHEH
Obviously Shawn
Shawn m
This is a public comment so I can’t say
@Mariam Tsitsilashvili Hey, I wouldn't put your info out like that, even if it's just your school name and grade. Especially since you're young, be careful.
Wilma,...still my Female Sprinter, after my Jamaican, " Shelly Ann!!.Pocket Rocket!
I read a book about you at my school and it sayd you had polio like it sayd i felt bad for you bjt im glad you dont have it no more
Pioneer
I'm here bcuz of the book, YOU CAN WIN...
Try try but don't cry
Wilma is my idle ^_^
I heard this story today in school at my class we were reading her story its called (wilma unlimited)
يا الله she is the fastest women in the world
Cant you believe she got polio at 4, but still became the FASTEST woman in the world! I wish she was stil here today 😩 Wilma died because of a brain tumor:(
*SHE HAD TO WALK BEFORE SHE COULD RUN
1960 WOW I WANT TO MEET HER
Undoubtfully, the story is true
But it is real video at the same time 1960 olympic
Or it is hypothetical???
Totally true.
Blacks rule in sprinting everytime .No one can deny.
Who came because they have online school and was learning biographies so the teacher put on a brain pop video about biographies and I had Rudolph in it?
They called me Ms Rudolph when I was young . 😅
I can go to my college by 30secs if I run like that 😅. Awesome speed
my project