We dive into the misadventures and raw determination of Gertrude Ederle — the first woman to swim the English Channel. She did it faster than any man before her. Trudy's story is part survival, part rebellion, and all heart. 

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Gertrude Ederle - Olympics, Death & Facts

Gertrude Ederle | English Channel, Olympics, Accomplishments, Biography, & Facts | Britannica

Life Story: Gertrude Ederle, 1906–2003 - Women & the American Story

Gertrude Ederle | Queen of the Channel