08/06/2026
It's the 75th Anniversary of Gertrude Ederle's English Channel Swim. In 1926, 19-year-old Gertrude Ederle achieved the unthinkable by becoming the first woman to swim across the treacherous English Channel. Battling fierce squalls and heavy currents, she didn't just conquer the crossing—she shattered the existing men's speed record by more than two hours, proving a landmark triumph for women in sports.