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L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
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L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
DGC446556 L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright, Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aileen Riggin (1906-2002) American swimmer and diver; won gold medal at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games for the 3 metre springboard event; Gertrude Ederle (1905-2003) American swimmer; first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926 and winner of gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games for the 4x100 metre freestyle relay; Helen Wainwright (1906-65) American diver and freestyle swimmer; silver medal winner at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics (3 metre springboard) and the 1924 Paris Olympics (400 metre freestyle); ); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright
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L to R - Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright - Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924
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. This photograph captures a moment of triumph and camaraderie among three remarkable women. From left to right, we see Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, and Helen Wainwright standing proudly side by side. Aileen Riggin (1906-2002), an accomplished swimmer and diver, shines in her gold medal glory from the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games for the 3-meter springboard event. Next to her stands Gertrude Ederle (1905-2003), a true trailblazer who became the first woman to conquer the English Channel in 1926. She also won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games as part of the victorious 4x100 meter freestyle relay team. Completing this trio is Helen Wainwright (1906-1965), known for her diving prowess and silver medals earned at both the Antwerp Olympics in 1920 and Paris Olympics in 1924. The image showcases their strength and determination as they wear their silver medals with pride while donning fashionable cloche hats. The American flag waves proudly behind them, symbolizing their representation of their country on an international stage. This photograph encapsulates not only these athletes' incredible achievements but also serves as a testament to female empowerment during a time when women's participation in sports was still evolving. It is a timeless reminder that through dedication and perseverance, barriers can be broken down.
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