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	Florence Chadwick - Definition, explanation
		Florence Chadwick (1918–1995) was an American swimmer who was the first woman ever to cross the English Channel both ways.
		Chadwick's biggest contribution to swimming history occurred on August 8, 1950, when she crossed the English Channel in 13 hours and 20 minutes, breaking the then-current world record held by American swimmer Gertrude Ederle.
		One year later, Chadwick crossed the English Channel yet again, from England to France; this time, in 16 hours and 22 minutes, thus making her the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/f/fl/florence_chadwick.php (157 words)

	Florence Chadwick Summary
		The daughter of a San Diego policeman, Florence Chadwick was born in San Diego, California on November 9, 1918.
		Florence May Chadwick (born November 9, 1918 – died March 15, 1995) was an American swimmer who was the first woman ever to cross the English Channel both ways.
		Born in San Diego Chadwick had her first swimming competition win at the age of ten, and later, at the age of eleven, competed in her first "challenging" competition, a rough water swim.
	www.bookrags.com /Florence_Chadwick (1633 words)

	HickokSports.com - Biography - Florence Chadwick
		When Chadwick reached the shore at Dover, England, on August 8, 1950, after swimming the English Channel in a record 13 hours and 23 minutes, she said, "I feel fine.
		Chadwick was the first woman to swim the channel from England to France; she did it again on September 4, 1953, in 14 hours and 42 minutes and for a third time on October 12, 1955, in a remarkable 13 hours and 55 minutes.
		In 1952 she swam the 21 miles from Catalina Island to Palos Verdes, CA, in 13 hours, 47 minutes, and 32 seconds, breaking a record that had been set in 1927, and in 1953 she swam the Straits of Gibraltar in a record 5 hours and 6 minutes.
	www.hickoksports.com /biograph/chadwicf.shtml (235 words)

	Marilyn Bell - Women's Exhibition - Celebrating Women's Achievements
		The Canadian National Exhibition had offered Florence Chadwick, a 34-year-old American who was a well-known marathon swimmer, $10 000 to complete the crossing of the lake.
		Florence Chadwick and Winnie Roach Leuszler, a Toronto swimming star who had also joined the challenge, were forced to quit the race before 6:00 a.m.
		Marilyn Bell continued forward with determination, under the guidance of her coach, Gus Ryder, despite the cold water, the presence of lamprey eels and the fatigue that almost overwhelmed her at times.
	www.collectionscanada.ca /women/002026-224-e.html (567 words)

	Florence May Chadwick — FactMonster.com
		Chadwick, Florence May, 1918–95, American distance swimmer, b.
		Florence Chadwick covered the 20 mi (32 km) from France to England in 13 hr 20 min.
		Florence Chadwick - Florence Chadwick Born: Nov. 9, 1917 Dominant distance swimmer of 1950s set English Channel records...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/people/A0811206.html (165 words)

	SermonCentral.com: Losing Sight of The Goal by Johnny Carver
		Her trainer tried to encourage her to swim on since they were so close to land, but when Florence looked, all she saw was fog.
		Later she said, "I’m not excusing myself, but if I could have seen the land I might have made it." It wasn’t the cold or fear or exhaustion that caused Florence Chadwick to fail.
		Florence Chadwick was a WELL TRAINED and EXPERIENCED swimmer, but when the FOG moved in it caused her to LOSE her FOCUS.
	www.sermoncentral.com /sermon.asp?SermonID=36257 (961 words)

	The Storytellers (UK) » Blog Archive » Florence Chadwick: Keeping your goals in sight
		When she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog.
		Alongside Florence in one of the boats, her mother and her trainer offered encouragement.
		Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel, eclipsing the men’s record by two hours!
	www.the-storytellers.com /archives/florence-chadwick-keeping-your-goals-in-sight (354 words)

	San Diego Hall of Champions - Florence Chadwick
		Point Loma High alum Florence Chadwick is generally recognized as the greatest female long-distance swimmer in history.
		Her greatest triumph came in 1950 when she swam the English Channel in 13 hours, 20 minutes, breaking Gertrude Ederle’s record by one hour and 19 minutes.
		She passed away in San Diego in 1995 at the age of 76.
	www.sdhoc.com /main/awards/athletes/aquatics/florencechadwick (454 words)

	Florence Chadwick — Infoplease.com
		Florence May Chadwick - Chadwick, Florence May Chadwick, Florence May, 1918–95, American distance swimmer, b.
		Chadwick, Henry East and West: The Making of a Rift in the Church from Apostolic Times until the Council of Florence.(Book Review)
		Florence Nightingale as a social reformer: Lynn McDonald describes the lasting impact of Florence Nightingale on improving public......
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0109077.html (156 words)

	CGFA- William Chadwick
		On the Porch, 1908, oil on canvas, Florence Griswold Musem, Old Lyme, Connecticut.
		The Front Parlor at the Florence Griswold House, oil on canvas, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut.
		Irises, oil on canvas, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut.
	cgfa.sunsite.dk /chadwick/index.html (75 words)

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