Wilma’s Fight to Win

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Wilmas Fight To Win

Wilma Rudolph was an Olympic runner. When she was born, everyone did not think she would live. She was a very small baby of four and a half pounds.

When she was four years old, Wilma was crippled by polio. The doctor told her parents that she would never walk again.

The whole family, all 19 of them, didnt believe it. Sixteen brothers and sisters massaged and exercised her leg. Her parents gave her heat and water treatment. Everybody helped.

At eight years old, Wilma had a leg brace. Even when she had a limp, she played basketball with her brothers and sometimes by herself.

When she was 11 years old, she played basketball with her bare feet. Everyone was amazed. At 15 years old she became a basketball champion.

Wilma was excellent in track and field. When she joined the Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, she got a bronze medal as a member of US Olympic relay team. In the Summer Olympics in Rome, she won three gold medals in track and field events.She was voted US female Athlete of the Year, Worlds Fastest Woman. The little girl whom doctor said would never be able to walk got a bronze and three gold medals. Every athlete that participated admired and respected her. But more than that, a loving family transformed Wilma into a real winner.Lets Answer the following questions:How did Wilma become crippled?What did Wilmas family do to make her walk? What made Wilma a real winner?How did Wilmas family show their love and concern to her?5 . If you were Wilma, how would you feel about yourself?6. Is there any member in your family like Wilma who need your love and concern? How do you show your love to him/her?7. In school, how do you show your love and concern to your classmates? To your teacher?