Mercedes Gleitze
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 43 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 18,1900 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Brighton |
| Brighton And Hove | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | February 9,1981 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Known for | Swimming records and founding a charity |
| Spous | Patrick Joseph Carey |
| Children | 3 |
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 997430 |
Mercedes Gleitze Life story
Mercedes Carey was a British professional swimmer. She was the first known person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The name of Mercedes Gleitze was used to market Rolex's new waterproof case, the "Oyster".
Mercedes Gleitze: Film celebrates first woman to swim English Channel
Mercedes Gleitze : Film celebrates first woman to swim English Channel
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Mercedes Gleitze was The First woman to swim the English Channel in 1927.
In the same year she also became the First Person to swim the Strait of Gibraltar.
These were just two of her accomplishments and although famous at The Time , Mercedes kept her past secret from her children and grandchildren.
Now, with a film being completed about her life and also a plaque being unveiled at her former Brighton home, Mercedes' efforts are finally being recognised.
Source of news: bbc.com
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