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Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?

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Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?
posted Jun 11, 2016 by Abhishek Maheshwari

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Wilma Rudolph

Rudolph won 3 gold medals (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay) at the 1960 Olympics. Devers overcame a thyroid disorder (Graves' disease) that nearly resulted in her having both feet amputated.

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answer Jun 16, 2016 by Diya Borda
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