Being famous Quote by Wilma Rudolph

“When I was going through my transition of being famous, I tried to ask God, why was I here? What was my purpose? Surely, it wasn't just to win three gold medals. There has to be more to this life than that.” quote by Wilma Rudolph — Download Open image

“When I was going through my transition of being famous, I tried to ask God, why was I here? What was my purpose? Surely, it wasn't just to win three gold medals. There has to be more to this life than that.”

Wilma Rudolph

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