Gertrude Ederle



First NameGertrude
Last NameEderle
Age98 (age at death)
Date of BirthOctober 23, 1905
Date of DeathNovember 30, 2003
Star SignScorpio

Gertrude Caroline Ederle (October 23, 1905 – November 30, 2003) was an American competitive swimmer. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.


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Filmography

Selected Gertrude Ederle film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1927
Swim Girl, Swim
Herself






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Olympic Champions in Women's 4×100 m Freestyle Relay
Gertrude Ederle