Wilma Rudolph contracted polio at the age of four. Doctors told her she would never walk again without a brace. However, a few years later, thanks to extensive treatment and much effort, she miraculously recovered. Wilma then demonstrated an exceptional knack for running. She was a university student when she competed in the 1960 Olympic Games, where her great talent not only won gold medals but also broke world records.
- Age: 5 years +
- Number of pages: 32 pages
- Dimensions: 20 x 24 cm
- Blanket: cardboard
- Browse an excerpt: here
TOPICS COVERED:
- Sport
- Equality
- Determination
- Disability
- Diversity