English Channel swim by Gertrude Ederle
Swam the Channel in 14 hours and 39 minutes
Joint 1,765th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 5 others)
World Record: First woman to swim the Channel
World Record: First woman to swim the Channel
Date: 6 August 1926
Country: USA
Age: 19
Category: Solo Swim
Route: France > England
Country: USA
Age: 19
Category: Solo Swim
Route: France > England
Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Pilot: Unknown
Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Unknown
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