Gertrude Ederle
American swimmer (1905-2003) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 98
Gertrude Caroline Ederle was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and world record-holder in five events. On August 6, 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Among other nicknames, the press called her "Queen of the Waves".
Busiest day 11 Nov
Read more often than usual, most of all on 11 November.
4.2 times the usual readers on 11 November. 3,215 readers on 11 November, against about 775 a day before the rise.
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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 2003 · aged 98
