Wilma Rudolph, celebrated as the “Tennessee Tornado,” overcame significant challenges to become the first American woman to ...

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The 20th century was a period of major transformation in the world of sport, thanks in large part to pioneering women who ...

Wilma Rudolph, the star sprinter who returned from the 1960 Olympics with three gold medals, demanded that officials in her ...

It's not just about medals - it is about giving fighters from all backgrounds a platform to showcase their talent. I look forward to seeing boxing on the Olympic programme at LA28." ...

I think I proved everyone wrong,” Vonn, who has three Olympic medals to her name, said on Sunday. If Vonn is able to accomplish her goal, it would mark the fifth time she's competed in an Olympics.

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MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Zoi Sadowski-Synnott was among five Olympic champions who won events ... ski slopestyle and there were ski cross gold medals for Fanny Smith — who last won a world ...

Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman and the first African to lead the organisation in its 131-year history. She ...

and made her Olympic debut in 2000, a day after she turned 17. She won gold in the 200m backstroke at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics - taking home seven medals across those games. Ms Coventry joined ...

Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports. "It is a ...

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a shoplifting incident that occurred at Walmart, located at 3050 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., on March 18. At approximately 5:10 p.m ...