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    Gertrude Ederle

    Swimmer

    Gertrude Caroline Ederlewas an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in five events. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Among other nicknames, the press sometimes called her "Queen of the Waves."... (wikipedia)

    • Born in New York City, NY
    • Died On 11/30/2003

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