women swimmers

Chronicles the life and times of the first woman to swim across the English Channel, exploring her early accomplishments as a competitive swimmer, gold-medal triumph at the 1924 Olympics, and the gender barriers she overcame.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and a figure in the early women's rights movement.

Chronicles Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin's struggle for the gold, recounting the disappointments, oppressive training schedule, and personal challenges that almost prevented her from making it to the 2004 Olympics.

Provides an account of efforts by four young American women athletes to swim across the English Channel in the summer of 1926, discussing the challenges they encountered in the water, the prejudices they faced as women in sports, and the very fleeting fame enjoyed by Gertrude Ederle who shattered the men's record on August 6, 1926.

A seven-time Olympic medalist describes her battles with depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse in spite of her successful career, recounting how she hid her struggles from her loved ones before seeking help and finding renewal in the birth of her son.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and a figure in the early women's rights movement.