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champion in swimming history at the time. ... 1 year 3 months ago. [DOC] [TLE] Famous Canadian Women's Famous Firsts - Sports Personalities [PAR] In 1924 she earned 19 titles including 3 Canadian titles and three international 
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he could not recall one that made

Question: 2 years after winning 3 Olympic medals in 1924, she made her famous Channel swim
Answer: Gertrude Ederle