Gertrude Ederle faced significant physical challenges after her historic swim across the English Channel in 1926, including exhaustion and injuries like chafing and hypothermia. Additionally, she struggled with the intense media scrutiny and public expectations that followed her achievement, which took a toll on her mental health. Ederle also encountered skepticism and criticism from some in society who doubted women's capabilities in sports, which added to her challenges.
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