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Lady Swimmers of the 1920s

How three British women swimmers took the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics by storm.

Their names were Joyce Cooper, Jean McDowell and Cissie Stewart.

Photo: The British women's team in Holland.

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9 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Dec 2011 03:50GMT

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  • Fri 9 Dec 2011 23:50GMT
  • Sat 10 Dec 2011 06:50GMT
  • Sun 11 Dec 2011 22:50GMT
  • Mon 12 Dec 2011 03:50GMT

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