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Wilma Rudolph Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Place Of Birth
Saint Bethlehem, USA
Age
83 years old
Birth Date
June 23 1940

Wilma Rudolph Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Athlete, Teacher
Education & Qualifications
Tennessee State University
Net Worth
$2,500,000
Current Partner
Muhammad Ali
Children
Yolanda Eldridge, Robert Eldridge Jr , Xurry Eldridge, Djuanna Eldridge

About Wilma Rudolph 

Wilma Rudolph took birth on June 23, 1940, in the United States.

She is the first African American athlete to win three gold medals in track and field at one Game, winning the 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100 m relay in 1960 Rome. Wilma Rudolph competed against Muhammad Ali in 1960.

Wilma Rudolph Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What was Wilma Rudolph’s net worth?

Wilma Rudolph had a net worth estimated between $1-5 million.

How much did Wilma Rudolph earn per year?

We're not aware of the annual income of the American Athlete Wilma Rudolph.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall was Wilma Rudolph?

Wilma Rudolph stood tall at 5 ft (152 cm).

How old was Wilma Rudolph?

In Saint Bethlehem, Wilma Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940, and she left the world on November 12, 1994, which made her 54 years old at the time of her death.

Childhood And Education

In Saint Bethlehem, Wilma Rudolph was born on June 23, 1940

Due to complications from infantile paralysis, Wilma Rudolph wore braces on her legs until she was nine years old. In 1956, Wilma Rudolph competed in her first Olympics after playing basketball in high school. Graduated from Tennessee State University in 1963, and then Wilma Rudolph became an educator and coach.

Wilma Rudolph was the twentieth of her twenty-two siblings.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who was Wilma Rudolph’s partner?

During the early '60s, Wilma Rudolph dated boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. Both of her marriages ended in divorce. She married William Ward on October 14, 1961.

Wilma Rudolph has four children with Robert Eldridge Jr, Yolanda Eldridge, Xurry Eldridge, and Djuanna Eldridge.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

She is The first African American athlete to win three gold medals in track and field at one Game, winning the 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100m relay in 1960 Rome.

In 1960, Wilma Rudolph was named AP's Woman Athlete of the Year, and in 1961, she became a member of the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

Other Interesting Wilma Rudolph Facts And Trivia

  • Wilma Rudolph was named AP's Woman Athlete of the Year in 1960 and 1961 and is a member of the US Olympic Hall of Fame.
  • Later, Wilma Rudolph (married to Robert Eldridge) became a teacher.
  • Wilma Rudolph established and led the Wilma Rudolph Foundation in 1981, a nonprofit organization that trains youth athletes.

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