Tag: Ethelda Bleibtrey
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Ethelda Bleibtrey, the Trailblazer for Women’s Swimming Who Was Arrested Due to Her Swimsuit
Women first competed in swimming at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912, taking part in two events: the 100m freestyle, which was won by Australia’s Fanny Durack, and the 4x100m relay, won by Great Britain’s Belle Moore, Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Irene Steers. At Antwerp 1920, a third event was introduced onto the programme: the 300m…