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Helene Madison and young swimmers at Natatorium in Wenatchee, Washington, June 29, 1930
Order an ImageHelene Madison started swimming at Green Lake when she was 12 years old. At 19, she swept the women's freestyle swimming events in the 1932 Olympics. That year, she held all 16 women's world freestyle records and 56 American awards. When she returned to Seattle, the city presented her with a car, a Navy and Police escort and Seattle's largest ticker tape parade. Madison was unable to compete further in Olympic events due to some brief and unsuccessful professional endeavors. The challenges of two failed marriages, debt, diabetes and cancer filled Madison's later years in life.
This photo shows her perched at the edge of the Natatorium in Wenatchee with a group of children.
Caption on image: Helene Madison, World Champion Swimmer, at Natatorium, Wenatchee, July 29, 1930
Photographer's Reference Number: 5214
This photo shows her perched at the edge of the Natatorium in Wenatchee with a group of children.
Caption on image: Helene Madison, World Champion Swimmer, at Natatorium, Wenatchee, July 29, 1930
Photographer's Reference Number: 5214
ID Number: 1970.5051.33
Date: 1930
Creator(s):
Simmer Studio, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv81723
Credit: MOHAI, Helene Madison Papers, 1970.5051.33
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Sports
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