Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | October 23, 1905 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Age | 115 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 30, 2003 (age 98) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $12 Million (2024)
About
1924 swimming Olympian who became the first woman to conquer the English Channel two years later.
Before Fame
She learned swimming at public pool in New Jersey, where her family spent summers, and dedicated her life to the sport.
Trivia
After winning three gold medals with her Olympic team she began training for the 21-mile swimming trek between England and France, which only five others before her accomplished.
Family Life
She was born in New York City, one of five children of Henry and Anna Ederle, German immigrants who ran a butcher shop in Manhattan.
Associated With
David Walliams was another man to have made the swim across the English Channel.
Some Gertrude Ederle images
