Joan Benoit
Benoit is a former marathoner and the very first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. In 2000, she was inducted into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame for her historic victory.
Joan Benoit
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Wilma Rudolph
Rudolph won three gold medals in track and field in the 1950s, putting the sport on the chart in the United States. Rudolph is known for her work in civil and gender equality and was once known the world’s fastest woman.
Wilma Rudolph
