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Gertrude Ederle English Channel swim centennial

Overview

The centennial anniversary of Gertrude Ederle’s historic English Channel swim is being commemorated. In August 1926, Ederle became the first woman to complete the crossing, swimming from France’s Gris-Nez to England’s Kingstown in 14 hours and 39 minutes.

Her achievement surpassed the existing men’s record, despite rough seas that forced her to swim approximately 35 miles rather than the direct 21-mile route. Following her success, she was honored in New York City with a ticker-tape parade attended by an estimated two million people.

Commemorative events for the 100th anniversary include local activities in Highlands, New Jersey, at Popamora Point, featuring discussions and swims with athletes who have also completed the channel crossing.

Entities

Gertrude Ederle · Jabez Wolffe · 1924 Paris Olympics · Henry Ederle · English Channel

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gertrude Ederle's English Channel swim centennial

    The centennial of Gertrude Ederle’s 1926 English Channel swim is being marked, honoring the first woman to complete the crossing and set a new world record for the feat.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Gertrude Ederle's 1926 English Channel Record Marks 100th Anniversary

    In August 1926, 20‑year‑old American swimmer Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to cross the English Channel, beating the men’s record in 14 h 39 m; the feat is marked on its 100th anniversary.

Sources

acervo.oglobo.globo.com · highlandsborough.org · medium.seznam.cz · metro.co.uk · noww.nl · www1.pluska.sk