This Day in Black History: Oct. 6, 1983

Wilma Rudolph inducted into Olympic Hall of Fame.

Posted: 10/06/2011 12:07 PM EDT
Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame on Oct. 6, 1983. Rudolph was the first American woman to win three Olympic Gold Medals in track and field in one year.

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