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Mercedes Gleitze, swimmer, pulled from the water
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Mercedes Gleitze, swimmer, pulled from the water
Mercedes Gleitzes second English Channel swim is stopped. She is hauled from the water against her will. Date: 1927
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Channel Hauled Mercedes Stopped Swim Swimmer Swimming 1927
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In this poignant image from 1927, Mercedes Gleitze, a determined and trailblazing English swimmer, is forcibly removed from the chilling waters of the English Channel. Having already completed one historic swim across the treacherous body of water, Gleitze was attempting a second swim to raise funds for a seafarers' charity. However, after 15 hours in the water, the weather conditions had turned against her, and her support team, concerned for her safety, made the difficult decision to intervene. Gleitze's second English Channel swim was a testament to her unwavering spirit and resilience. Swimming through the night, she battled against the strong currents and freezing temperatures, determined to reach the French shore. But as the sun began to rise, her condition grew increasingly dire, and her team, watching anxiously from a nearby boat, knew they had to act. Despite her protests, the swimmer was hauled from the water, her body exhausted and shivering. The image captures a moment of both triumph and despair - Gleitze had come closer than most to completing the grueling swim, but her journey had been cut short. Nevertheless, her achievement in becoming the first woman to swim the English Channel twice, even if incomplete, cemented her place in swimming history. This photograph, taken during the 1920s, offers a glimpse into the world of long-distance swimming and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to challenge the English Channel. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and determination required to push the boundaries of human endurance and achievement.
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