As part of Minnesota's celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, University of St. Thomas athletics administrator Amy Cooper received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award.

Sports have played a vital role in African American culture, not only offering a source of entertainment but also serving as a powerful platform for advocacy and community unity. From breaking ...

It’s nearly impossible for Collins-Black to select a favorite item from the lot, but a few specific items — a brooch once owned by Jackie Onassis, a 96-carat emerald and Wilma Rudolph’s 1960 ...

According to the Clarksville Police Department, the first collision occurred at approximately 6:51 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 by the intersection of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and Old Trenton Lane.

The first crash is on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at Old Trenton Road and happened just before 7 p.m., CPD said. The crash involved two vehicles. One person from this crash has been flown to Nashville ...

Wilma Rudolph 5. “There will never be ‘the right time’ in your life to do a great thing. You must create that time and greatness will follow.” –John A. Passaro 6. “I think it’s ...

Marlene Mathews won the sprint double at the 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games, but she and Wilma Rudolph took a back ... to wear a dress more often than a tracksuit. Fourteen months into retirement ...

Throughout the years we've seen a plethora of Olympic uniforms, from trendy tracksuits to smart blazers ... Lucinda Williams, Wilma Rudolph, and Barbara Jones. Malaysia's badminton champions ...

As we gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s also important to remember that several athletes who attended HBCUs also won gold at the Summer Games, such as Edwin Moses and Wilma Rudolph.

Rudolph later became active in youth work, heading the Wilma Rudolph Foundation. She also became a motivational speaker and, in 1987, became head track coach at DePauw University. She was elected to ...

The fire department responded to a fire at Wheel Shop, 1655 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., around 11:30 a.m. Off-duty fire personnel were called in to assist battling the fire. A fire department spokesman ...