The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Shirley Jo Finney
as Wilma Rudolph
Cicely Tyson
as Blanche Rudolph
Jason Bernard
as Coach Temple
Denzel Washington
as Robert Eldridge, age 18
Joe Seneca
as Ed Rudolph
Charles Blackwell
as Coach Gray
Norman Matlock
as Dr. Gordon
Larry Scott
as Robert Eldridge, age 12
Réjane Magloire
as Wilma, age 12
L. Warren Young
as Post Office Assistant
