Swimming - Diving
Jun. 06, 1959 - Swimming Champion Rescued When Attacked By Cramp Young Lady From Sweden In Firth Of Forth: Swimming champion - twenty three year old Gerda Olsson was fished from the water by veteran Ned Barnie (62) her coach - and 24 year old motor salesman Tom Elliot when she was suddenly attacked by cramp when swimming the Firth of Forth yesterday. The Cramp stopped her from becoming the first women to swim across the Forth and back. She is daughter of a Swedish golfer - and is in training for a Channel attempt later this year. Photo Shows On the boat - and exhausted Gerda Olsson doubles up as willing as help her aboard
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13191259
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46938757
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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