Little People Big Dreams My First, Wilma Rudolph

Name: Little People Big Dreams My First, Wilma Rudolph - ECLECTICIST
SKU: BKLD02300
Price: 10.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Wilma, born into a large family in the racially segregated South, overcame polio, which doctors said would prevent her from walking again. Through persistent treatment, she regained her strength by age 12 and showcased talent in basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname “Skeeter.” While in college, she competed in the 1960 Olympics, winning gold and breaking world records. Wilma became a significant inspiration for women in sports, celebrated in a book featuring unique illustrations and additional facts about her life.

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BKLD02300 Kids Books Brand: Little People, Big Dreams

Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete's life.