Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias
Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias, often referred to as 'Babe', was a pioneering American athlete born in 1911, who excelled in multiple sports including golf, basketball, baseball, and track and field. She is celebrated as one of the greatest female athletes of all time, having won three Olympic gold medals and two silver medals. Besides her athletic prowess, she was a trailblazer in the world of sports and modeling, becoming one of the first female athletes to merge her athletic fame with the fashion industry, promoting the idea of 'healthy beauty' in the 1930s. Zaharias was also known for her charismatic personality and her impactful contributions to women's sports.
Born on Jun 26, 1911 (114 years old)
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Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias was a pioneering female athlete who excelled in multiple sports and was the first female athlete to engage in modeling.
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