1926 CHANNEL SWIMMER Crossword Clue
1926 CHANNEL SWIMMER Crossword Clue
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Gertrude Ederle was an American competitive swimmer who in 1926 became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. She completed the swim in 14 hours and 31 minutes, setting a record that stood for more than two decades. Her accomplishment was celebrated in the United States and Europe, and she was awarded medals by both the French and British governments.