Statements (207)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:athletes
gptkb:Athlete gptkb:biography |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Civil rights and women's rights
|
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Youth sports programs
|
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Civil rights
Women's rights |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_A._Adler
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award
gptkb:James_E._Sullivan_Award gptkb:Associated_Press_Female_Athlete_of_the_Year gptkb:Olympic_Order |
| gptkbp:biography |
Wilma Rudolph: The Story of the Fastest Woman in the World
Wilma: The Story of Wilma Rudolph Life So Far |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
June 23, 1940
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Saint_Bethlehem,_Tennessee
gptkb:St._Bethlehem,_Tennessee,_USA gptkb:Saint_Bethlehem,_Tennessee,_USA |
| gptkbp:born_on |
June 23, 1940
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
Brain cancer
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:4
2 Four children |
| gptkbp:college |
gptkb:Tennessee_State_University
|
| gptkbp:competed_in |
gptkb:1960_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of strength and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
November 12, 1994
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee,_USA |
| gptkbp:died_on |
November 12, 1994
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Tennessee_State_University
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Wilma_Rudolph_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Mass_Relay
gptkb:100_meters gptkb:200_meters gptkb:4x100_meters_relay gptkb:Women's_100_meters gptkb:Sprint |
| gptkbp:family |
Married to Robert Eldridge
Father: William Rudolph Mother: Blanche Rudolph |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The triumph can't be had without the struggle.”
“ I became a champion by digging deep down to the depths of my soul.” |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
Olympic commemorations
Books about Olympic athletes |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:Wilma_(1977_TV_film)
|
| gptkbp:first_woman_to |
win three gold medals in a single Olympics
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Wilma_Glodean_Rudolph
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
|
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Rudolph
Wilma |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Ed_Temple
|
| gptkbp:height |
5 ft 11 in
|
| gptkbp:high_school |
gptkb:Clarksville_High_School
|
| gptkbp:honors |
Inducted into the Women's Sports Foundation Hall of Fame
Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame Wilma Rudolph Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee Inducted into the U. S. Olympic Hall of Fame Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville, Tennessee Wilma Rudolph Day in Tennessee Wilma Rudolph Park in Nashville, Tennessee Wilma Rudolph statue in Clarksville, Tennessee |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wilma Rudolph
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Giselle_Potter
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased participation of women in sports
Promoted health and fitness among women Advocated for Title IX legislation Advocated for equal pay in sports Advocated for sports funding for women Encouraged diversity in sports participation Encouraged youth participation in track and field Increased visibility of African American athletes Inspiration for the Women's Sports Foundation Paved the way for future Olympic athletes Promoted equality in athletics |
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiration for female athletes
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Sportsmanship and fair play
Community service initiatives Youth sports programs Youth sports initiatives Future generations of athletes Diversity in athletics Sports policy changes Mentorship programs for young athletes Title IX legislation Women's sports programs Women’s rights in sports Health and fitness advocacy Women's empowerment movements Cultural representation in sports Olympic movement for women Track and field coaching for women Women’s athletics programs |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Alice_Coachman
gptkb:Jesse_Owens gptkb:Mildred_Didrikson_Zaharias |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Women in sports
Role model for future athletes |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:documentary
Women in sports |
| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
gptkb:Wilma_Rudolph_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
Civil rights advocacy
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Black_History_Month
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:U._S._Olympic_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:National_Women's_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-8234-1434-0
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
Fastest woman in the world
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Breaking racial barriers in sports
Speed and athleticism |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of overcoming adversity
Pioneer for women in sports Inspiration for female athletes Role model for athletes Influence on future generations of athletes Pioneer for female athletes Advocate for education and sports for girls |
| gptkbp:medal |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:gold 3 gold medals 3 Olympic gold medals |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:American |
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Tornado
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics
|
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:U._S._Olympic_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:National_Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:olympic_games |
gptkb:1960_Rome_Olympics
gptkb:1956_Melbourne_Olympics gptkb:1960_Summer_Olympics gptkb:1964_Summer_Olympics |
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:32
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:Pan_American_Games
|
| gptkbp:post_athletics_career |
Educator and coach
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1996
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Holiday House
|
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
Honorary doctorates |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee
gptkb:President_John_F._Kennedy |
| gptkbp:record |
gptkb:100_meters
gptkb:200_meters 4 × 100 meters relay World record in 100 meters World record in 200 meters World record in 4x100 meter relay |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Clarksville,_Tennessee
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1962
|
| gptkbp:serves_as |
gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkb:educators |
| gptkbp:sibling |
Brother: Aaron Rudolph
Brother: Andrew Rudolph Brother: Anthony Rudolph Brother: Benjamin Rudolph Brother: Caleb Rudolph Brother: Charles Rudolph Brother: Christopher Rudolph Brother: Daniel Rudolph Brother: David Rudolph Brother: Edward Rudolph Brother: Elijah Rudolph Brother: Frank Rudolph Brother: Gabriel Rudolph Brother: George Rudolph Brother: Henry Rudolph Brother: Isaac Rudolph Brother: Isaiah Rudolph Brother: Jacob Rudolph Brother: James Rudolph Brother: Jeremiah Rudolph Brother: John Rudolph Brother: Joseph Rudolph Brother: Joshua Rudolph Brother: Josiah Rudolph Brother: Levi Rudolph Brother: Malachi Rudolph Brother: Matthew Rudolph Brother: Micah Rudolph Brother: Michael Rudolph Brother: Nathaniel Rudolph Brother: Nehemiah Rudolph Brother: Obadiah Rudolph Brother: Richard Rudolph Brother: Robert Rudolph Brother: Samuel Rudolph Brother: Solomon Rudolph Brother: Thomas Rudolph Brother: Timothy Rudolph Brother: William Rudolph Jr. Brother: Zachary Rudolph Sister: Juanita Rudolph Sister: Patricia Rudolph Sister: Yolanda Rudolph |
| gptkbp:sport |
Track and field
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Robert_Eldridge
|
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Wilma_Rudolph
|
| gptkbp:weight |
130 lb
145 lb |
| gptkbp:won |
three gold medals
three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics gold medal in 100 meters gold medal in 200 meters gold medal in 4x100 meters relay |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1960_Rome_Olympics
gptkb:USA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|