Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success
School year: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9No. of pages 44
Published: 2007
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"Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman" tells the inspiring true story of Wilma Rudolph, who overcame incredible odds to become an Olympic champion. Born prematurely, she faced polio as a child, which left her with a weakened leg. Despite her challenges, Wilma's determination and love for running propelled her to achieve greatness. With supportive family and the encouragement of coaches, she trained tirelessly, eventually becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. This uplifting narrative showcases her perseverance, strength, and the power of dreams, making her a role model for future generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Houghton Mifflin Soar To Success .
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 11 years.
There are 44 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Houghton Mifflin .
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