American Olympic gold medalist, swimmer Gertrude Ederle (1905 - 2003) poses in the sea at Brighton, training for her cross English Channel swim, July 2, 1925. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
American Olympic gold medalist, swimmer Gertrude Ederle (1905 - 2003) poses in the sea at Brighton, training for her cross English Channel swim, July 2, 1925. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)