Twenty-One Hours Against the Tide
On August 25, 1875, Matthew Webb climbed ashore in France, the first person ever to swim the English Channel.
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The Day a 20-Year-Old Swam Into History: Gertrude Ederle Conquers the English Channel
On August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel — and beat the men's record by nearly two hours.