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Death of Wilma Rudolph...



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November 13, 1994

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1994

* Walked with a leg brace as a child,
* Triple Gold medalist
* Dies of Brain Cancer


The front page of this issue has an image and headline: "Olympic Legend Wilma Rudolph Dies; Triple gold medalist who inspired a generation of women's track stars loses battle with brain cancer at 54".  Additional coverage follows on pg. A36 with 2 more images and continuation of the article.  The Sports Section also has an image and highlight mention.  "Wilma Rudolph, who as a child walked with the aid of a leg brace but ran to three Olympic gold medals and inspired a generation of future champions".
 
This issue contains the front section, the valley section and the sports section.  Overall in very good condition.

Category: The 20th Century