Rudolph
Americannoun
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Paul (Marvin), 1918–97, U.S. architect.
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Wilma (Glodean) 1940–1994, U.S. track and field athlete.
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a male given name, form of Rolf.
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That year, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field in a single Olympics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Rudolph Arthur Marcus was born July 21, 1923, in Montreal, the only child of American-born Myer Marcus and English-born Esther Marcus, both of Jewish Lithuanian descent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Few of the departing passengers wanted to speak to journalists but Rudolph, who's lived in South Africa for 10 years and runs a salon, told the BBC he was leaving because of the recent protests.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
“This could undermine the group’s cohesion, creating internal disarray and weakening OPEC+’s ability to present a unified stance on production and geopolitical issues,” IG’s Axel Rudolph says in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Still with no appointment from the Emperor, in February 1601 the Keplers moved in with Tycho’s household at a new residence provided by Rudolph for the astronomer.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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