Edith Mayne

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Edith Mayne (born September 29, 1905, date of death unknown) was a freestyle swimmer from Great Britain, who broke the world record in the women's 1500m freestyle on September 15, 1926 in Exmouth, Devon, clocking 24:00.2. She represented Great Britain in the women's 400m freestyle at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Records
Preceded by
Flag of the United States Ethel McGary
Women's 1500 metres Freestyle
World Record Holder (Long Course)

September 15, 1926July 28, 1927
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States Martha Norelius