Wilma Rudolph: Running for Gold

by Percy Leed

Overview

Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child, Rudolph suffered from polio, but later became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at an Olympics. Learn all about this inspirational athlete!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541597440
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Epic Sports Bios (Lerner T Sports)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Three Gold Medals 4

Facts at a Glance 5

Walking, Running, Winning 8

Team USA 12

Tigerbelles 18

New Tracks 22

Selected Career Statistics 28

Glossary 29

Source Notes 30

Further Information 31

Index 32