Edith Mayne

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Edith May Mayne (born 29 September 1905, date of death unknown) was an English freestyle swimmer from Newton Abbot, Devon,^[1] who broke the world record in the women's 1500 m freestyle on September 15, 1926 in Exmouth, Devon, clocking 24:00.2. She represented Great Britain in the 400 m freestyle event at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but was eliminated in the semi-finals.

References

↑ England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: Edith May Mayne; Oct-Nov-Dec quarter 1905; District: Newton Abbot; Volume: 5b; Page: 112

British Olympic Association athlete profile

Records
Preceded by Ethel McGary	Women's 1500 metres freestyle World Record Holder (Long Course) 15 September 1926 – 28 July 1927	Succeeded by Martha Norelius

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Name	Mayne, Edith
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Short description	British swimmer
Date of birth	29 September 1905
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