Overview

In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first female to swim the English Channel. Although today she is considered a pioneer in women's swimming, women were swimming competitively 50 years earlier. This historical book describes the origins of women's competitive swimming in the United States, beginning in the nineteenth century through Ederle's astonishing accomplishment. Women and girls faced many obstacles to safe swimming opportunities, including restrictive beliefs about physical abilities, access to safe and clean water, bathing suits that did not allow for movement, and opposition from official sporting organizations. Placed in the context of the current popularity of women's sports, this book is a testament to how far female athletes have come.

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Author:   Lisa Bier
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 0.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 0.90cm
Weight:   0.456kg
ISBN:  

9780786440283

ISBN 10:   0786440287
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   15 August 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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