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African-American track star and three-time gold medallist by John Gettings Wilma Rudolph (foreground) wins a relay race in the 1960 Rome Olympics. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview…
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Wilma Rudolph (foreground) wins a relay race in the 1960 Rome Olympics. (Source: AP)
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