Stand on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and face the freezing, churning waves of the English Channel alongside Gertrude Ederle. It is August 1926, and twenty one miles of perilous waterway separate this brave swimmer from the English coastline. Many people thought a woman could never make this grueling swim, but Trudy was determined to prove them wrong. Dive into the action as you follow her stroke by stroke through this record smashing victory. You will feel the chill of the water and the sheer willpower it took to conquer one of the most famous athletic challenges in the world. This stunningly illustrated true story celebrates a defining moment in sports history and the incredible courage of a young woman who refused to give up.