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The Girl Who Won the Waves: Centennial Celebration of Gertrude Ederle’s English Channel Swim

Join Park System Outdoor Adventure and History staff members, along with special guests from the open water swimming community, to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Gertrude (Trudy) Ederle’s English Channel swim at the age of 20. Trudy was a summertime resident of Highlands, NJ; it was in the surrounding Bayshore waters where she trained for her European challenge, beating the male record by two hours!
Participants will meet local swimmers, Michelle Davidson and Nancy Steadman Martin, who also conquered the Channel swim in 2024. They will discuss their experiences from the grueling 11-hour challenge and share tips for becoming confident and successful swimmers. We will meet on the beach for a discussion and tribute to Trudy followed by an optional swim. Lifeguards will be present, and swimmers of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Register	Fee(s)	Program Code	Title	Dates	Day(s)	Location	Age(s)
	$0.00 Per Person 6 spots available!	PEVK6A	The Girl Who Won the Waves: Centennial Celebration of Gertrude Ederle’s English Channel Swim	8/14/2026 - 8/14/2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Fri	Henry Hudson Trail North	ages 13 and up