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America's Champion Swimmer
Gertrude Ederle
By Adler, David A. & Widener, Terry
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15201-969-3
- Publisher
- San Diego : Harcourt, c2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2000
K-Gr 4 This picture-book biography covers the life of Gertrude Ederle, highlighting her world-record breaking, long-distance swims. In 1926, women were thought to be the weaker sex, but this indomitable young athlete broke the men's record by two hours when she swam the English Channel. Fascinating tidbits about her 21-mile swim will entice readers: "She floated on her back and ate chicken and drank beef...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
