Ethelda Bleibtrey was born on February 27, 1902, in Waterford, New York.
Ethelda Marguerite Bleibtrey was born on February 27, 1902, in Waterford, New York. Her birth came at a time when women's participation in sports was minimal. Despite societal norms, her family supported her early passion for swimming, cultivating a path that would lead her to Olympic history.
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