This is an inspiring story of a gal who belonged to a lower middle class family. Her name was Wilma and her father Ed was a railway porter; mother Blanche worked as a maid. At the very little age, Wilma had to suffer from infantile paralysis caused by the polio virus.

When she reached at her age nine, she made up her mind to become a famous athlete. But the problem in her left leg was the only cause that refrained her from pursuing her dream. She had to wear brace on her left leg for some years. She was an average student, however she desired to make something big in life by becoming an olympic champion.

The parents made frequent visits to hospitals for Wilma’s leg. The doctor advised Wilma not to do such things which later may cause a serious problem to her leg. He also said she definitely cannot run a marathon as she cannot even walk properly so she should drop the idea of becoming...