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Trudy Ederle: Manhattan swimmer who became queen of seas

Trudy Ederle caused a sensation 88 years ago yesterday when she became the youngest person to set a world record in any sport. The girl from Manhattan was 12 years 298 days old when she broke the world best for 880 yards freestyle.

Trudy Ederle caused a sensation 88 years ago yesterday when she became the youngest person to set a world record in any sport. The girl from Manhattan was 12 years 298 days old when she broke the world best for 880 yards freestyle.