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Wilma Rudolph Wins The Gold

American runner Wilma Rudolph (1940 - 1994) (right) breaks the tape as she wins the Olympic 4 x 100 relay, Rome, September 9, 1960. Behind her are silver medallist Jutta Heine (left) of the unified German team, and Russian Irina Press (center). The unpictured Polish team placed third. Rudolph won a total of three golds in Rome. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
American runner Wilma Rudolph (1940 - 1994) (right) breaks the tape as she wins the Olympic 4 x 100 relay, Rome, September 9, 1960. Behind her are silver medallist Jutta Heine (left) of the unified German team, and Russian Irina Press (center). The unpictured Polish team placed third. Rudolph won a total of three golds in Rome. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
Wilma Rudolph Wins The Gold
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Credit:
Robert Riger / Contributor
Editorial #:
57198426
Collection:
Hulton Archive
Date created:
September 09, 1960
License type:
Rights-managed
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Source:
Getty Images Europe
Object name:
T1263664_05