Wilma Rudolph (June 23, 1940 - November 12, 1994) passed away at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee, at age 54. An internationally renowned track and field star, Wilma was the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics, which she achieved at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome. Born prematurely in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, Wilma survived infantile paralysis, which had weakened her left leg and foot, to grow up to become a four-time Olympic medalist. She earned Weber State University's Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1973 and the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Silver Anniversary Award in 1983, and was inducted into several halls of fame, including the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1974, The National High School Hall of Fame in 1983, and the Women's Sports Foundation Hall of Fame in 1989. Wilma's spirit of excellence extended far beyond the Olympic podium. She was an inspirational role model, established the Wilma Rudolph Foundation, and authored the book Wilma: The Story of Wilma Rudolph. She will be deeply missed by her three children, Yolanda, Xina, and Djuanna, and the hundreds of athletes she coached.