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]

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

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
  1. "Edith Motridge". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  2. "Edith Polster Obituary (2007)". Legacy.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  3. "Edith MOTRIDGE Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. "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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