History Of The Day - Gertrude Ederle Becomes First Woman to Swim across the English Channel (1926)

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Only five men had managed to swim across the 35-mile (56-km) English Channel by the time Ederle became the first woman to make the trip. On her second attempt, the 19-year-old Olympic medalist from America made the swim from France to England in 14 hours and 31 minutes—beating the male record-holder by two hours. Hours before Ederle reached England, the weather deteriorated. A supporter following her by boat called out and urged her to get out of the water. What was Ederle's reply? Discuss



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wow! i cannot imagine myself doin dis one o.swimming 4rm countries 2 countries? now i sure believe dat cash is powerful.