Mercedes Gleitze hauled from water on Gibraltar swim
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Mercedes Gleitze hauled from water on Gibraltar swim
Mercedes Gleitze, the British long distance open water swimmer, is hauled out of the water into a boat on her attempt to swim the Straits of Gibraltar from Tangier to Gibraltar. Date: 1927
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Attempt Distance Gibraltar Hauled Mercedes Straits Swim Swimmer Swimming Tangier 1927
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In this historic photograph, Mercedes Gleitze, a brave and tenacious British long-distance open water swimmer, is being hauled into a boat after completing her grueling attempt to swim across the Straits of Gibraltar from Tangier to Gibraltar in 1927. The Straits of Gibraltar, located at the southern tip of Europe, have long been known for their treacherous waters and strong currents, making a swim across them a daunting challenge for even the most experienced swimmers. Mercedes, dressed in a bulky woolen suit to protect against the cold waters, began her swim on September 10, 1927, with the support of a team of boats and crew. She faced numerous challenges during her 15-hour swim, including strong currents, jellyfish stings, and exhaustion. But her determination and grit kept her going, and she finally reached the shores of Gibraltar on September 11, becoming the first woman to swim the straits in this direction. This photograph captures a poignant moment in Mercedes' historic swim, as she is pulled from the water and into the safety of a boat. Her exhausted but triumphant expression speaks volumes about the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and her achievement continues to inspire swimmers and adventurers around the world to this day. The 1920s were a time of great change and progress, and Mercedes' swim was a testament to the limitless possibilities of the human body and spirit. This photograph is a valuable historical record of an incredible feat of endurance and determination.
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