Mercedes Gleitze: Film celebrates first woman to swim English Channel

Mercedes Gleitze was the initially woman to swim the English Channel in 1927.

In the exact same yr she also grew to become the 1st man or woman to swim the Strait of Gibraltar.

These were being just two of her accomplishments and while well-known at the time, Mercedes saved her earlier top secret from her children and grandchildren.

Now, with a movie getting completed about her everyday living and also a plaque currently being unveiled at her former Brighton household, Mercedes’ endeavours are finally currently being recognised.

Video clip journalist: Alex Stanger