Gertrude Ederle Personal information Full name Gertrude Jacobs Ederle Nickname(s) "Trudy," "Gertie" National team United States Born (1905-10-23)October 23, 1905 Manhattan, New York City Died November 30, 2003(2003-11-30) (aged 98) Wyckoff, New Jersey Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Weight 141 lb (64 kg) Sport Sport Swimming Strokes Freestyle Club Women's Swimming Association Medal record Women's swimming Representing the United States Olympic Games 1924 Paris 4×100 m freestyle 1924 Paris 100 m freestyle 1924 Paris 400 m freestyle