biography
| name: |
Ederle, Gertrude (Caroline)
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pronunciation:
[ayderlee]
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| female
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| lived:
| (1906– )
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| biography:
| The first woman to swim the English channel, born in New York City, USA. She won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympic Games as a member of the US 400 m relay team, and two bronze medals. On 6 August 1926 she swam the Channel from Cap Gris Nez to Kingsdown in 14 h 31 min, very nearly two hours faster than the existing men's record. |
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