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At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became "the fastest woman in the world" and the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics. She won the 100- and 200-meter races and anchored the U.S. team to victory in the 4 x 100-meter relay, breaking records along the way.
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Who was the first man to win the Ancient greek Olympics?
Bob bloggs the referee of the volley ball gall who actually is your father.
What year was the first modern olympics held?
The first Modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
What was Anna Comnena famous for?
She was the first female historian.
When did the ancient olympic games begin?
The oldest recordes the Olympics was recorded in 776 BCE.
Who was the first female Egyptians queen?
The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.The first known female Egyptian ruler was a lady called Sobekneferu who was queen around 1800 BC in the twelfth dynasty.
