Florence May Chadwick (November 9, 1918 – March 15, 1995) was an American swimmer known for long-distance open water swimming. She was the first woman to swim across the English Channel in both directions, setting a time record each time. She was also the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel, the Straits of Gibraltar, the Bosporus (one way), and the Dardanelles (round trip).
Florence Chadwick
swimmer
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American swimmer
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Florence Chadwick dies
Florence Chadwick, American swimmer, known for american swimmer, died on 1995-03-15.
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- When was Florence Chadwick born?
- Florence Chadwick was born on 1918-03-15 (American).
- What is Florence Chadwick known for?
- American swimmer
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- Florence Chadwick was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Florence Chadwick dies.
- When did Florence Chadwick die?
- Florence Chadwick died on 1995-01-01.