 Edith Motridge in 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edith Segal Motridge |
| National team |  United States |
| Born | July 30, 1913 San Francisco, California |
| Died | November 1, 2007 (aged 94) Fairbanks Ranch, California |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Club | Los Angeles Athletic Club |
Edith Segal Motridge (July 30, 1913 – November 1, 2007), also known by her married name Edith Polster[1] or as Edith Motridge Segal,[2][3] was an American competitive swimmer who represented the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, coming fourth in the women's 100-meter backstroke. After her competitive swimming career, she became Esther Williams' stand-in when filming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movies, although she also had minor roles in films such as Cynthia (1946) and The Cobweb (1955).
After Motridge's swimming and film career, she was involved in philanthropic efforts with her husband, including a Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation scholarship. She died in Fairbanks Ranch in 2007.
- ^ "Polster, Edith Motridge". Los Angeles Times. November 6, 2007. p. B11.
- ^ "U.S. Women Make Strong Showing". The Gazette and Daily. August 12, 1936. p. 10.
- ^ "American Stars Win Honors In Swimming Tests". Reno Gazette-Journal. August 13, 1936. p. 14.