In August 1926, the world watched a teenager defy the impossible. Gertrude Ederl…
In August 1926, the world watched a teenager defy the impossible. Gertrude Ederle, just 19 years old, dove into the icy waters of the English Channel from Cape Gris-Nez, France. Her skin was covered in lanolin and greaseโnot for show, but to shield her from jellyfish stings and the chill. For over 14 hours, she […]








