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15 Female Olympic Athletes We Love

These athletes have set records, made history, broken barriers, and inspired generations of women

By Alanna Nuñez
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Wilma Rudolph

Despite being born prematurely and wearing braces on her legs for nine years, Wilma Rudolph became an outstanding sprinter. In fact, after the 1960 Olympics, she was nicknamed "The Tornado." Ultimately, Rudolph would end her career with three Olympic gold medals.

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