Gertrude Ederle Quotes

Gertrude Ederle — American Athlete born on October 23, 1905, died on November 30, 2003

Gertrude Caroline Ederle was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in five events. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Among other nicknames, the press sometimes called her "Queen of the Waves.".. (wikipedia)