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Gertrude Ederle Before Swimming English ChannelSwimmer Gertrude Ederle, covered in lard and petroleum to protect her from the cold water, before swimming the English Channel
Mao Zedong Swims the Yangtze RiverMao Zedong swims the Yangtze River at Wuhan to dispel any rumors about his ill health (or death). This event is considered one of the signal events of the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
Bathers on Raft(Original Caption) A raft full of bathing beauties, ca. 1900. French photograph
Rita Hayworth Posing in Swimming Pool(Original Caption) Obviously in top form, Columbia actress, Rita Hayworth, (above), wife of actor Orson Welles, takes time out from filming of Gilda
Twin Swimmers; Seated, Wearing Bathing(Original Caption) 1/25/1920-Ruth and Eleanor Smith, 16 year old twins and the only twin mermaids in the world photographed at their home in N.Y
Duke Kahanamoku at Pre-Olympic Swim Meet(Original Caption) 7/25/1920-Manhattan Beach, CA- Duke Kahanamoku, of Hawaii, is shown about to dive into the water during a farewell tournament at Manhattan Beach, CA
Swimmers Ethelda Bleibtrey and Duke Kahanamoku(Original Caption) July 25, 1920, Ethelda Bleibtrey and Duke Kahanamoku of Hawaii
Female American Olympic Swimmers(Original Caption) 9/7/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows American female swimmers at the Olympics. On the right is Irene Guest and on the left is Eileen Riggin
Ethelda Bleibtrey(Original Caption) 9/18/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows Miss. Ethelda Bleibtrey, US swimmer, at the Antwerp Olympic games
Fourteen Year Old Olympic Swimmers(Original Caption) 9/18/1920-Antwerp, Belgium-: Miss Aileen Riggin, of America, and N. Skoglund, of Sweden, 14-year-old winners in the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp
Members of US Woman's Swim Team9/18/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey and Miss Aillen Riggin of the US woman's swimming team. Riggin was the first-ever female Olympic diving champion
Ethelda Bleibtrey Shown with Her Prizes(Original Caption) 10/5/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows Miss. Ethelda Bleibtrey with her prizes
Madison Square Garden as a Swimming Pool(Original Caption) Madison Square Garden transformed into swimming pool scene in Tex Rickard's luxurious indoor swimming pool which was thrown open to the public. June 18, 1921
Johnny Weissmuller Diving into WaterJohnny Weissmuller, Chicago's wonder boy swimmer, and said to be the greatest swimmer in the world, caught in the air at Brighton Beach when he broke the record for 100 meters
Portrait of World's Greatest Swimmers(Original Caption) 2/14/1923-Buffalo, NY- Here's a group of world champion swimmers. Young American men and women whose records have been the topic of much conversation in sports circles
Johnny Weismuller at the 1924 OlympicsAcapulco, Mexico: Johnny Weismuller, the Olympic Gold medalist who rose to motion picture fame in the role of "Tarzan, " died in Acapulco 1-20. He was 79
Olympic Swimmer Gertrude Ederle(Original Caption) 1924-Paris, France: Portrait of American swimmer, Gertrude Ederle, Gold and Bronze medal freestyle swimmer in the 1924 Olympics in Paris
Sybil Bauer Practicing Swimming(Original Caption) 7/1/1924- Olympic athletes train on ship. Sybil Bauer, world champion woman backstroke swimmer, practices in the tank
Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller and Andrew Charlton at Competition(Original Caption) Paris, France: Composite Olympic photo of the 400 meter swimming event. On left are swimmers Johnny Weissmuller, U. S. A. (R) and Andrew Charlton, Australia (L)
Johnny Weismuller and Duke Kahanamoku(Original Caption) 7/30/1924-Paris, France- The 1924 Olympic swimmers in France. Duke Kahanamoku and Johnny Weismuller, both from the United States shake hands
Boy Teaching Friend to Swim(Original Caption) Filed 8/6/1925-Image in series of calendar subjects, captioned only "The Swimming Lesson." BPA 2 #4889
Swimmer Gertrude Ederle(Original Caption) The above is a new picture of Miss Gertrude Ederle, in goggles, taken recently while training abroad for her attempt at swimming the English Channel
Gertrude Ederle Prepares to Swim the English ChannelAmerican swimmer Gertrude Ederle prepares to swim the English channel from Cap Gris-Nez in France to Dover, England | Location: Cap Gris-Nez, France
Martha Norelius At Edge Of Pool(Original Caption) 8/7/1926-Philadelphia, PA: Martha Norelius, New York's Swimming Association. Sitting on edge of pool at National Swim
Gertrude Ederle SwimmingLess than a month before, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel
Olympic Swimmer Doing Comic Diving Stunt1927-Long Beach, NY: Here's Harold (Stubby) Kruger, who was a member of the Olympic Swimming team in 1924, doing some comic diving stunts at the Olympic Pool in Long Beach, NY
Swimmers Wading at Coney Island(Original Caption) 1928- Brooklyn, NY: Beach scene at Coney Island. SEE NOTE
Swimmers Work Out in Pool on Boat(Original Caption) 7/27/1928-Holland- The above photo, taken aboard the S.S
Franklin Delano Roosevelt in PoolPresidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt enjoys himself with some friends playing water polo. | Location: Hyde Park, New York, USA
Olympic Swimmer Eleanor Holm(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
Eleanor Holm Standing Poolside(Original Caption) 4/13/1931-New York, NY- Eleanor Holm of New York, a competitor in the national swimming meet being held at the Women's Swimming Association pool
Buster Crabbe at 1932 Summer OlympicsAfter winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle event at the Los Angeles Olympic Games, Buster Crabbe of the United States loosens up his tank suit
Swimmer Buster Crabbe(Original Caption) 1932-Los Angeles, CA- A new picture of Buster Crabbe, free-style swimming hope for America in the Olympic Games. Buster holds the American record for the 1500-meter swim
Brazilian Olympian Maria LenkeMaria Lenke is the only girl from Brazil. She is a swimmer
Maria LenkBrazilian girl swimmer, and the only woman on the Brazilian team is pictured above
Hungary Defeats AmericansHere's an action view of the water polo game between the United States and Hungary which was won by the Hungarians. The score was 4-2
Olympic Swimmers Embrce After Event(Original Caption) 8/10/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Helene Madison (right) of the United States
Three Winning Olympic Swimmers(Original Caption) 8/10/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Winners of the 100-meter free style swim event for women are seen here after the trials in the Los Angeles Olympic swimming stadium
Olympic Swimmers Diving into Pool(Original Caption) This photo shows the start of the 400 meter free style (Mens), finals in the event of the Olympiad. They are: J. Taris, of France, Lane 1, second place; T
Buster Crabbe Of Us Swimming Team In Wat(Original Caption) 8/11/1932-Los Angeles, CA: Buster Crabbe of the United States swimming team in the water of the Olympic swimming pool in Los Angeles
Water Polo ScoreA member of the German team scores a third goal against the United States during their water polo match in the Los Angeles Olympiad. The score was 4-4
Helene Madison Diving in the 4x100-Meter Relay(Original Caption) 8/14/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Helene Madison of the United States tightens up before diving into the water to race the last lap of the 400-meter relay event, as Mrs
Bob Boals and Duke Callaghan(Original Caption) 1933-Los Angeles, CA: Bob Boals, 440-yard interscholastic world freestyle record holder, and Duke Callaghan, Soulthern California 220-yard free style champion
Eleanor Holm Relaxing on Lawn with Banjo(Original Caption) Los Angeles: Musical Mermaid
Jesse Owens & Swimmmer Being Interviewed(Original Caption) 1936-Germany: Jesse Owens, triple sprint winner and Fick, American swimmer being interviewed on International Radio from the Olympic Stadium in Germany. Photograph, 1936
Dutch Olympic Swimmer Rie Mastenbroek(Original Caption) 1936-Berlin, Germany: Dutch Olympic swimmer Rie Mastenbroek
Bishop Receiving Cross From SwimmerBishop Andrey Velichky of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church receives a cross from a swimmer as part of the ancient blessing of the water ceremony. Santa Monica, January 21, 1939
Esther Williams SwimmingEsther Williams swims the 100-meter freestyle at the Los Angeles Examiner's swimfest
Virginia Hopkins and Esther Williams(Original Caption) Los Angeles, California: Virginia Hopkins, shown here in 1940 with Esther Williams when they were both a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club Olympic swimming champions
Esther Williams Demonstrates Crawlstroke(Original Caption) 3/24/1944-Los Angeles, CA: Esther Williams, former National Swimming Champion and now an MGM featured player was invited by the U.S
Esther Williams Sitting Above Swimmers(Original Caption) 1/21/1948- Chicago, IL: The star looks down
Toddlers Kissing in Lake MichiganJames Gould and Leslie Dutka, both two years old, share a friendly kiss on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois
Steve Lundquist Swimming Hard to WinSteve Lundquist swims at the Pan Am Games
Michael Gross Celebrates Gold Medal Win(Original Caption) 7/30/84-Los Angeles
Lynne Cox Swimming in Bering Sea(Original Caption) Lynne Cox, 30, shown during a recent practice swim in the Bering Sea, succeeded in swimming across the 2.7 mile Bering Strait
Maria Lenke, Brazilian Olympic swimmer training in the Olympic pool, Los Angeles, California
Poster Advertisement for Barnum Bailey Greatest Show on Earth(Original Caption) The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. Scenes in the great Water Circus
Eva Coleman Wearing a Bathing SuitEva Coleman poses in her bathing suit. She attempted to swim the English Channel
Father Congratulates Swimmer in Pool(Original Caption) 7/30/1952-Helsinki, Finland- When J
Girl in Bathing Suit Combing Her Hair(Original Caption) The gals coiffures suffered from the swim, but a few strokes with the comb and the young ladies were all set for some more of the all-night program of fun
Boy Seated In Swimming Goggles & Fins(Original Caption) 7/17/1954-Dallas, TX: When his mother can recognize him, this begoggled and befinned 11-year-old is Joe Chick, who goes in for skin diving in a big way
Marilyn Bell Swimming Lake OntarioMarilyn Bell, a 16-year-old girl from Toronto, mid-stroke during her attempt to swim across Lake Ontario
Esther Williams Performs In Night Club(Original Caption) 11/7/1954-Las Vegas, NV: A glittering shower falls over an equally glittering headdress worn by lovely swimming star of the movies Esther Williams
Jack LaLanne Sitting on Post Near Water(Original Caption) Body builder Jack LaLanne, a former Mr. America, poses against a background of Alcatraz Island
Murray Rose Swimming in Pool(Original Caption) 1956-Melbourne, Australia: Photo shows Murray Rose of Australia swimming in pool at the Olympics in Melbourne
Esther Williams in Swimming Pool(Original Caption) 8/31/1956-Esther Williams swimming in pool
Australian Swimmer Equals World Record(Original Caption) 12/4/1956- Melbourne, Australia- AUSTRALIAN GIRL SWIMMER EQUALS WORLD RECORD. Australian swimmer D
Women's 100 Meter Backstroke MedalistsOlympic victors (L-R) Karin Cone, Judy Grinham and Margaret Edwards display their medals after winning the women's 100 meter backstroke competition
Segregated Swimming PoolDavid Isom, 19, broke the color line in one of this city's segregated public pools this afternoon which resulted in officials closing the facility
Dawn Fraser Standing at Poolside(Original Caption) Rome: 1960 Olympics. Dawn Fraser, Australia at poolside before start of the Olympics
Kids Having Coca Cola and Hot Dogs by Pool(Original Caption) Youngsters dig into a soft drink cooler near a pool. What was once the inside container of an old square cannister cleaner is filled with ice to begin a new life as a cooler
President Kennedy at Beach with Admirers(Original Caption) Kennedy Surrounded by Admirers. Santa Monica, California: President John F
Australian Swimmer Dawn Fraser in 1964 Olympics(Original Caption) Tokyo, Japan, Australian Dawn Fraser after splashing her way to victory in the 100 meter free syle event. She won for the third consecutive time, in record of 59.5 second
Reporter Swimming to Interview SailorUPI reporter Karl Dyer hangs on to the side of Tinkerbell after swimming out to interview Robert Manry, who is attempting to sail his 13 1/2-foot sloop across the Atlantic Ocean
Backstroke Competition(Original Caption) Mexico City
Woman Tanning in Sunbed Chair(Original Caption) Les Menuires, Savoie, France: A brand new gadget invented by Louis Foucherand, the "Sunburn Roaster, " enables one to tan at maximum speed anywhere
Mark Spitz Swims During Olympics(Original Caption) Munich, Germany: Mark Spitz of Carmichael, Calif. USA, wings his way to a seventh gold medal as he swims the butterfly leg of the 4x100 meters medley at the Olympics 9/4
Swimmers Carrying Mark Spitz on Their Shoulders, 1972American swimmers Tom Bruce (left) and Mike Stamm (right)
Lynne Cox in the English ChannelAmerican open-water swimmer Lynne Cox sets a new women's world record for swimming the English Channel from France to England
John Naber Climbing Out of Pool(Original Caption) John Naber, Menlo, CA, climbs out of the pool after beating world record holder Roland Matthes for the second time in as many days
Mark Gottlieb and Sister Karen in Pool(Original Caption) 5/29/1979-San Jose, CA: Mark Gottlieb plays his "Aqualin" while sister, Karen, strokes the Hydrorgan" under water in Stanford's de Guerre pool
Cynthia Woodhead - Pan American GamesCynthia Woodhead shows off the 5 gold medals she won at the Pan American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 8th July 1979. (Photo by Bettmann/Getty Images)
Barbara Krause Waving from Swimming Pool(Original Caption) 7/20/1980-Moscow
Poolside diningUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Group of five men and women on vacation, dining poolside at hotel, Miami, Florida. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)