From the International Swimming Hall of Fame:
Marathon 2026 will mark the 100th year anniversary of Honoree Gertrude Ederle’s English Channel crossing.
The first woman and she set the overall speed record! In an era when women we not supposed to do sports – her swim changed perceptions and opened up sporting opportunities for women.
IMSHOF will produce decals (see picture) for the attendees at the Class of 2026 Induction & Award Ceremony in San Diego on 16th May 2026.
We encourage any other individuals/organizations to contact us (info@imshof.org) to get the full print version – and arrange to get a stack for you local club/event – or even sell. When ordering you might want 2 types (stick on – example a computer top and stick behind – example on the inside of a car window to show outside).
Display with pride
Buck Dawson and Bob Duenkel visiting with Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle at her New York home on her 88th birthday.