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Ethel Shipley, long distance champion swimmer
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Ethel Shipley, long distance champion swimmer
Miss Ethel Shipley, Long Distance Lady Champion swimmer, and First Lady Home in the " Weekly Dispatch" swim through London (15 miles). Date: 1910s
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Miss Ethel Shipley, the Long Distance Lady Champion Swimmer, makes her triumphant return home after an arduous 15-mile swim through the heart of London in the early 1910s. The Weekly Dispatch captured this historic moment in a stunning photograph, with Ethel proudly crossing her feet on the edge of a pool in her bare onesie swimsuit. Her determination and strength are evident in her crossed arms and focused gaze. The Edwardian era was a time when women's participation in sports was gaining popularity, and Ethel Shipley was a pioneer in long-distance swimming. Her achievement of swimming 15 miles through the busy streets of London was a testament to her endurance and grit. The photograph, taken in a studio setting, showcases the elegance and poise of this remarkable woman, even after such an exhausting feat. Ethel's legs, still wet from her swim, are a testament to the physical demands of her sport, while her crossed feet and arms create a sense of calm and satisfaction. This image is a reminder of the courage and resilience of women in sports during the early 1900s and the impact they had on breaking gender barriers in athletics.
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