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Trudy was born
Gertrude Ederle was born in New York,and was the third of 6 children. -
Trudys first water adventure
When Trudy was 7,she fell into a pond in Germany and almost drowened! -
Trudy joins the NY Women's Swimming Assocation
In 1919,Trudy joins the NY Women's Swimming Association. -
Trudy wins her first big race!
Trudy wins her first big rac when she is fifteen. -
Trudy is the first woman to swim from lower Manhattan to Sandy Hook,New Jersey
Trudy accomplishes wha no other women has. She swam from lower Manhatten to Sandy Hook,New Jersey! -
Trudy make her first attempt to cross the English Channel
Trudy makes her first attempt to cross the English Channel,but had to return. -
Trudy succeeds to cross the English Cannel!
Trudy tried again to cross the English Channel,and succeeds!!! -
Trudy is in a parade for herself.
The Mayor of New York holds a big parade for Trudy in lower Broadway.
