Former Wisconsin Star Jessie Vetter Named Sportswoman of the Year by Women's Sports Foundation Oct 15, 2009
Gymnast Courtney Kupets received the Sportswoman of the Year Award in the individual category, while basketball star Tiffara Steward was honored with the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award. Further, The Gatorade Company received the Billie Jean King Contribution Award and Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Universal Sports ics, was awarded with the Industry Leader Award, while Annika Sorenstam and Pat Summitt received special tributes. (Wcha.com)
Edwards named to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Jul 2, 2009
"For me, it's the most important honor ever. To be in the company of Muhammad Ali and Wilma Rudolph, that's huge. It's kind of like, pinch me, because I still can't believe it.". In addition to Edwards, the star-studded inductee list includes the 1992 men's basketball Dream Team, Michael Johnson (athletics), Picabo Street (alpine skiing), Willye White (athletics), Mary T. Meagher (swimming), Sarah Will (Paralympic alpine skiing), longtime men's gymnastics coach Abie Grossfeld, skiing veteran... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Amy Novak Receives Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award Jun 20, 2009
- UMass field hockey player was honored over the weekend by being presented with the Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award at the N4A Convention in Miami. Intended to honor an individual that has overcome great personal, academic, and emotional odds to achieve academic successes while participating in intercollegiate athletics, Novak is one of six recipients this year chosen from 36 entrants nationwide. (Umassathletics.com)
Greg LalasOUTSIDE THE BOX May 26, 2009
Oh, and it was here that sprinter Wilma Rudolph, a.k.a. la Gazzella Nera, won three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics. Of course, these high expectations mean the match will be a stinker, but it's best to remain optimistic. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ronnetta Alexander Earns Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete... May 7, 2009
Ronnetta Alexander Earns Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award - SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Ronnetta Alexander Earns Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award Track member is first Gamecock to earn the award for resilience. (Uscsports.com)
Aztecs Recognized at San Diego State Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet Apr 29, 2009
Men's basketball senior was awarded the SDSU Wilma Rudolph Award, which honors a student-athlete who has overcome great personal, academic and/or emotional odds to achieve. The Aztec rowing team was presented with the second-annual Montezuma Cup for the 2007-08 season. (Goaztecs.com)
Nominees Announced for 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Presented by Allstate Apr 17, 2009
The charter class of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame was enshrined in 1983, with such Olympic legends as Cassius Clay, Peggy Fleming, Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Mark Spitz, and the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team. Annual additions continued through 1992, adding Olympic legends such as Bart Conner, Dorothy Hamill, "Sugar Ray" Leonard, Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, and Mary Lou Retton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
