Channel Swimming - Successful Swim by Gertrude Ederle (1926)

Gertrude Ederle
Time: 14 hours 39 minutes
Date: 6 August 1926
Route: France » England
Joint 1107th fastest time out of 1691 solo swims (equal with 1 other).
World Record: First woman to swim the Channel
Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Observer: Unknown
Pilot: Unknown
Escort Boat: Unknown
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Photo shows Gertrude Ederle and Mr Helmy playing chess.
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