Edith Motridge
Personal information
Full nameEdith Segal Motridge
National team United States
Born(1913-07-30)July 30, 1913
San Francisco, California
DiedNovember 1, 2007(2007-11-01) (aged 94)
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubLos Angeles Athletic Club

Edith Segal Motridge (July 30, 1913 – November 1, 2007),[1] also known by her married name Edith Motridge Polster,[2] was an American competitive swimmer who represented the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.[3]

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 1, 2007, in Rancho Santa Fe.[2][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Edith Motridge". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Polster, Edith Motridge". Los Angeles Times. 6 November 2007. p. B11.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Edith MOTRIDGE Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Olympedia – 100 metres Backstroke, Women". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
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