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In 1926, 19 year old Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel
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On the morning of 6 August 1926, the American Gertrude Ederle became first woman to swim the English Channel - her time was 14 hours and 34 minutes beating the men's record by more than two hours.
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Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim across the English Channel, covered in lard to protect her from the cold, 1926
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real role models for kids:: #Gertrude #Ederle - amazing story of the first women to swim the Channel - with activities
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Gertrude Ederle demonstrated not only what female swimmers can do but also what grit and tenacity will allow you to accomplish.
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Trudy Ederle, first woman to swim the English Channel, beating existing men's record by 2 hours
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