The Women's Sports Foundation Wilma Rudolph Courage Award is presented to a female athlete who exhibits extraordinary courage in her athletic performance, demonstrates the ability to overcome adversity, makes significant contributions to sports and serves as an inspiration and role model to those who face challenges, overcomes them and strives for success at all levels. This award was first given in 1996 to Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
To honor one of America's most outstanding Olympic athletes and her legacy, a bronze life size statue of Clarksville, Tennessee native Wilma Rudolph was hand-crafted in her likeness. The statue can be viewed at the southern end of the Cumberland River Walk at the base of the Pedestrian Overpass, College Street & Riverside Drive.
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph
