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Background imageSwimmer Collection: Gertrude Ederle Before Swimming English Channel

Gertrude Ederle Before Swimming English Channel
Swimmer Gertrude Ederle, covered in lard and petroleum to protect her from the cold water, before swimming the English Channel

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Mao Zedong Swims the Yangtze River

Mao Zedong Swims the Yangtze River
Mao 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Bathers on Raft

Bathers on Raft
(Original Caption) A raft full of bathing beauties, ca. 1900. French photograph

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Rita Hayworth Posing in Swimming Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Twin Swimmers; Seated, Wearing Bathing

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Duke Kahanamoku at Pre-Olympic Swim Meet

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmers Ethelda Bleibtrey and Duke Kahanamoku

Swimmers Ethelda Bleibtrey and Duke Kahanamoku
(Original Caption) July 25, 1920, Ethelda Bleibtrey and Duke Kahanamoku of Hawaii

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Female American Olympic Swimmers

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Ethelda Bleibtrey

Ethelda Bleibtrey
(Original Caption) 9/18/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows Miss. Ethelda Bleibtrey, US swimmer, at the Antwerp Olympic games

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Fourteen Year Old Olympic Swimmers

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Members of US Woman's Swim Team

Members of US Woman's Swim Team
9/18/1920-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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Ethelda Bleibtrey Shown with Her Prizes

Ethelda Bleibtrey Shown with Her Prizes
(Original Caption) 10/5/1920-Antwerp, Belgium- Picture shows Miss. Ethelda Bleibtrey with her prizes

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Madison Square Garden as a Swimming Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Johnny Weissmuller Diving into Water

Johnny Weissmuller Diving into Water
Johnny 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Portrait of World's Greatest Swimmers

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Johnny Weismuller at the 1924 Olympics

Johnny Weismuller at the 1924 Olympics
Acapulco, 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Olympic Swimmer Gertrude Ederle

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Sybil Bauer Practicing Swimming

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller and Andrew Charlton at Competition

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)

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Johnny Weismuller and Duke Kahanamoku

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Boy Teaching Friend to Swim

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmer Gertrude Ederle

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Gertrude Ederle Prepares to Swim the English Channel

Gertrude Ederle Prepares to Swim the English Channel
American swimmer Gertrude Ederle prepares to swim the English channel from Cap Gris-Nez in France to Dover, England | Location: Cap Gris-Nez, France

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Martha Norelius At Edge Of Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Gertrude Ederle Swimming

Gertrude Ederle Swimming
Less than a month before, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Olympic Swimmer Doing Comic Diving Stunt

Olympic Swimmer Doing Comic Diving Stunt
1927-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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmers Wading at Coney Island

Swimmers Wading at Coney Island
(Original Caption) 1928- Brooklyn, NY: Beach scene at Coney Island. SEE NOTE

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmers Work Out in Pool on Boat

Swimmers Work Out in Pool on Boat
(Original Caption) 7/27/1928-Holland- The above photo, taken aboard the S.S

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Pool

Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Pool
Presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt enjoys himself with some friends playing water polo. | Location: Hyde Park, New York, USA

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Olympic Swimmer Eleanor Holm

Olympic Swimmer Eleanor Holm
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Eleanor Holm Standing Poolside

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Buster Crabbe at 1932 Summer Olympics

Buster Crabbe at 1932 Summer Olympics
After 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmer Buster Crabbe

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Brazilian Olympian Maria Lenke

Brazilian Olympian Maria Lenke
Maria Lenke is the only girl from Brazil. She is a swimmer

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Maria Lenk

Maria Lenk
Brazilian girl swimmer, and the only woman on the Brazilian team is pictured above

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Hungary Defeats Americans

Hungary Defeats Americans
Here'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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Olympic Swimmers Embrce After Event

Olympic Swimmers Embrce After Event
(Original Caption) 8/10/1932-Los Angeles, CA- Helene Madison (right) of the United States

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Three Winning Olympic Swimmers

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Olympic Swimmers Diving into Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Buster Crabbe Of Us Swimming Team In Wat

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Water Polo Score

Water Polo Score
A 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Helene Madison Diving in the 4x100-Meter Relay

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Bob Boals and Duke Callaghan

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Eleanor Holm Relaxing on Lawn with Banjo

Eleanor Holm Relaxing on Lawn with Banjo
(Original Caption) Los Angeles: Musical Mermaid

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Jesse Owens & Swimmmer Being Interviewed

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Dutch Olympic Swimmer Rie Mastenbroek

Dutch Olympic Swimmer Rie Mastenbroek
(Original Caption) 1936-Berlin, Germany: Dutch Olympic swimmer Rie Mastenbroek

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Bishop Receiving Cross From Swimmer

Bishop Receiving Cross From Swimmer
Bishop 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Esther Williams Swimming

Esther Williams Swimming
Esther Williams swims the 100-meter freestyle at the Los Angeles Examiner's swimfest

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Virginia Hopkins and Esther Williams

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Esther Williams Demonstrates Crawlstroke

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Esther Williams Sitting Above Swimmers

Esther Williams Sitting Above Swimmers
(Original Caption) 1/21/1948- Chicago, IL: The star looks down

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Toddlers Kissing in Lake Michigan

Toddlers Kissing in Lake Michigan
James Gould and Leslie Dutka, both two years old, share a friendly kiss on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Steve Lundquist Swimming Hard to Win

Steve Lundquist Swimming Hard to Win
Steve Lundquist swims at the Pan Am Games

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Michael Gross Celebrates Gold Medal Win

Michael Gross Celebrates Gold Medal Win
(Original Caption) 7/30/84-Los Angeles

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Lynne Cox Swimming in Bering Sea

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Maria Lenke

Maria Lenke, Brazilian Olympic swimmer training in the Olympic pool, Los Angeles, California

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Poster Advertisement for Barnum Bailey Greatest Show on Earth

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Eva Coleman Wearing a Bathing Suit

Eva Coleman Wearing a Bathing Suit
Eva Coleman poses in her bathing suit. She attempted to swim the English Channel

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Father Congratulates Swimmer in Pool

Father Congratulates Swimmer in Pool
(Original Caption) 7/30/1952-Helsinki, Finland- When J

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Girl in Bathing Suit Combing Her Hair

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Boy Seated In Swimming Goggles & Fins

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Marilyn Bell Swimming Lake Ontario

Marilyn Bell Swimming Lake Ontario
Marilyn Bell, a 16-year-old girl from Toronto, mid-stroke during her attempt to swim across Lake Ontario

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Esther Williams Performs In Night Club

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Jack LaLanne Sitting on Post Near Water

Jack LaLanne Sitting on Post Near Water
(Original Caption) Body builder Jack LaLanne, a former Mr. America, poses against a background of Alcatraz Island

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Murray Rose Swimming in Pool

Murray Rose Swimming in Pool
(Original Caption) 1956-Melbourne, Australia: Photo shows Murray Rose of Australia swimming in pool at the Olympics in Melbourne

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Esther Williams in Swimming Pool

Esther Williams in Swimming Pool
(Original Caption) 8/31/1956-Esther Williams swimming in pool

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Australian Swimmer Equals World Record

Australian Swimmer Equals World Record
(Original Caption) 12/4/1956- Melbourne, Australia- AUSTRALIAN GIRL SWIMMER EQUALS WORLD RECORD. Australian swimmer D

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Women's 100 Meter Backstroke Medalists

Women's 100 Meter Backstroke Medalists
Olympic victors (L-R) Karin Cone, Judy Grinham and Margaret Edwards display their medals after winning the women's 100 meter backstroke competition

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Segregated Swimming Pool

Segregated Swimming Pool
David Isom, 19, broke the color line in one of this city's segregated public pools this afternoon which resulted in officials closing the facility

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Dawn Fraser Standing at Poolside

Dawn Fraser Standing at Poolside
(Original Caption) Rome: 1960 Olympics. Dawn Fraser, Australia at poolside before start of the Olympics

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Kids Having Coca Cola and Hot Dogs by Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: President Kennedy at Beach with Admirers

President Kennedy at Beach with Admirers
(Original Caption) Kennedy Surrounded by Admirers. Santa Monica, California: President John F

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Australian Swimmer Dawn Fraser in 1964 Olympics

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Reporter Swimming to Interview Sailor

Reporter Swimming to Interview Sailor
UPI 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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Backstroke Competition

Backstroke Competition
(Original Caption) Mexico City

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Woman Tanning in Sunbed Chair

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Mark Spitz Swims During Olympics

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Swimmers Carrying Mark Spitz on Their Shoulders, 1972

Swimmers Carrying Mark Spitz on Their Shoulders, 1972
American swimmers Tom Bruce (left) and Mike Stamm (right)

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Lynne Cox in the English Channel

Lynne Cox in the English Channel
American open-water swimmer Lynne Cox sets a new women's world record for swimming the English Channel from France to England

Background imageSwimmer Collection: John Naber Climbing Out of Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Mark Gottlieb and Sister Karen in Pool

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

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Cynthia Woodhead - Pan American Games

Cynthia Woodhead - Pan American Games
Cynthia 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)

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Barbara Krause Waving from Swimming Pool

Barbara Krause Waving from Swimming Pool
(Original Caption) 7/20/1980-Moscow

Background imageSwimmer Collection: Poolside dining

Poolside dining
UNITED 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)



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