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Wilma Rudolph set a world record in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. She became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, including the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4 × 100-meter relay. Rudolph's record-breaking performance was a testament to her determination and perseverance, as she had overcome polio as a child.