Wilma Rudolph — American Athlete born on June 23, 1940, died on November 12, 1994

Wilma Glodean Rudolph was an American track and field sprinter, who competed in the 100 and 200 meters dash. Rudolph was considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s and competed in two Olympic Games, in 1956 and in 1960... (wikipedia)