Wilma Unlimited

Written by Kathleen Krull · Illustrated by David Diaz

A runner defies polio to win Olympic gold.

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44 pages· AD850L

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Bookroo's summary

Wilma Rudolph, once paralyzed by polio, defies all odds to become a trailblazing Olympic champion. Her journey from a determined child to a record-breaking athlete raises the question: How far can sheer willpower take you?

From the publisher

A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.

Awards

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1997)

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 44
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD850L

Themes & topics

Books about the Olympics Books about America Books about 20th century Books about girls and women Books about sports and recreation

What readers & critics say

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“What an amazing story! Stories like this are very inspiring. I am very awe struck at her determination to persevere amidst her disease. Many would have succumbed to it and perhaps tried to rest until it healed. Not Wilma. She proved others wrong as she braved the pain and exercised her leg until she could use it as she wanted to. Not only could she walk again, but went to the Olympics!”

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