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Helene Emma Madison (June 19, 1913 – November 27, 1970) was an American competition swimmer, a 1932 Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter, 400-meter and 4x100-meter freestyle relay, and a former world record-holder.
Park and recreation improvements in Seattle were funded by $65,000,000 (equivalent to $569,500,000 in 2023) in bonds, with almost 200 distinct recreation projects included within the program. This included a set of seven public pools: Medgar Evers Pool, Capt. William R. Ballard, Helene Madison, Rainier Beach, Meadowbrook, Sealth, and Queen Anne.
Crystal Pool Natatorium was a saltwater indoor swimming pool in Seattle, Washington. [1] [2] [3] It was eventually adapted and became the building of the Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church. It was designed by B. Marcus Priteca [4] and built from 1915 to 1918. The pool was covered with boards and the venue used for boxing or roller skating.
The 21-story WAC clubhouse opened in December 1930, and was designed in the Art Deco style by Seattle architect Sherwood D. Ford. The five-story WAC includes a 25-yard pool, full-size basketball court, running track, handball and racquetball courts, and pilates and yoga studios. The top ten floors house the Inn at the WAC, a 109-room boutique ...
Phyllis Lamphere, former president of Seattle City Council and first female president of the National League of Cities; Betty MacDonald, author of The Egg and I. [20] Helene Madison, three-time 1932 Olympics gold-medal winner in swimming, graduated Class of 1931. Dorothy Provine, television and film actress. [21]
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Hurricane Helene has caused a lot of destruction and displaced wildlife, including this alligator. It was seen swimming near a flooded street.
The first world record in the men's 400 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1908. In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.