The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop. (Gertrude Ederle)

The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop.

Gertrude Ederle

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