The Fastest Woman in the World Wilma Rudolph earned the title “The Fastest Woman in the World” after her outstanding performance at the 1960 Rome Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games | The Melanin Tree

17K views · 582 reactions | In recognition of Women's History Month, we celebrate Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph, who was known as the fastest woman in the world after winning three gold medals in a single Olympics in 1960. Watch this special feature chronicling the triumphs of Wilma Rudolph brought to you by #TheUndefeated. #NewsOneNow For more coverage of sports, race, culture, HBCUs and more visit https://theundefeated.com. | Roland Martin | Facebook

At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became the first woman to win three gold medals in track and field events at a single Olympics Games. This was an astonishing accomplishment given her childhood illness. Diagnosed with polio, Rudolph wore leg braces for several years. Due to segregated medical facilities, her family was forced to travel 90 miles several times a week to visit her doctors. Rudolph persevered and became one of America’s greatest track stars. #HiddenHerstory #APeoplesJourney