Edith Motridge
Edith Segal Motridge (July 30, 1913 – November 1, 2007),[1] also known by her married name Edith Polster,[2] was an American competitive swimmer who represented the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.[3]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Edith Segal Motridge |
National team | United States |
Born | San Francisco, California | July 30, 1913
Died | November 1, 2007 94) Rancho Santa Fe, California | (aged
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Backstroke |
Club | Los Angeles Athletic Club |
Early life
Motridge was born in San Francisco, attending Hollywood High School and the University of Southern California. Due to Hollywood High School not having a girls' swim team, she trained with the boy's team, and later with the Los Angeles Athletic Club.[2]
Competitive swimming career
Motridge posted a time of 1:19.6 and placed fourth in the women's 100-meter backstroke final at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[4] She was also the US champion in the 100m backstroke in 1939.[3]
Movie career
After Motridge's competitive swimming career, she worked on movies at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as Esther Williams' stunt double.[3][5] She worked on all swimming movies made by MGM.[2]
Personal life
Motridge married Leonard Polster in 1969;[2] they moved to Fairbanks Ranch in 1983.[3] Throughout their partnership they were involved in philanthropic efforts, including a Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation scholarship.[6]
Motridge died on November 1st 2007 in Rancho Santa Fe.[2][4]
References
- "Edith Motridge". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- "Edith Polster Obituary (2007)". Legacy.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- "Edith MOTRIDGE Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- "Olympedia – 100 metres Backstroke, Women". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- Donnelly, Marea. "From cripple to star: How Australian-born diver Annette Kellerman became a 'pinnacle of physical feminine perfection'". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- Groch, Laura (3 August 2017). "Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation awards scholarships". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.