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Gertrude Ederle, American swimmer (born 1905)

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Gertrude Ederle

American swimmer (1905–2003)

Gertrude Caroline Ederle was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and world record-holder in five events. On August 6, 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Among other nicknames, the press called her "Queen of the Waves".
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November 30

Day of the year

November 30 is the 334th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 31 days remain until the end of the year.
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