Discover the life, timeline, and archive of Gertrude Ederle. A life that shows what is possible when you refuse to stop.
Fourteen hours and thirty-four minutes that changed sports. Yet Gertrude Ederle's life encompasses far more than the English Channel — from her beginnings in Manhattan to her decades-long work as a swimming instructor for deaf children.
The key milestones of a ninety-eight-year life — clearly presented in thirteen historical stations. From her Olympic participation in Paris to her comeback at the New York World's Fair.
As a Foundation, we bear the responsibility of preserving Gertrude Ederle's legacy with historical accuracy and free from commercial distortion. Learn about the institutional standards by which we curate her story.
The Foundation is building a digital archive to make primary sources, historical photographs, and personal artifacts from Gertrude Ederle's life accessible to researchers and the public.