In the 1960 Rome Olympics, which American woman won three gold medals?

• A. Wilma Rudolph
• B. Althea Gibson
• C. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
• D. Gail Devers

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing a historic Olympic achievement: winning multiple gold medals in a single Games demonstrates exceptional speed, consistency, and impact on the world stage. In Rome in 1960, Wilma Rudolph accomplished just that by taking the gold in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and as part of the United States’ 4x100-meter relay team. She became the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics and a trailblazer for Black female athletes on the global stage, overcoming early life challenges to rise to the highest level of athletic competition.

The other names are notable athletes in different sports or eras, so they don’t fit the context of the 1960 Rome Games.