aug 25, 1960 - Rome Olympics

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Wilma won three gold medals at the Rome Olympics, tying one Olympic record and breaking another one. She was the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic games. She became famous because of her performance, and she was celebrated around the world.

Read about Wilma's performance at the 1960 Olympics here: https://www.olympic.org/wilma-rudolph