The UK women’s Olympic swim team made a splash in 1912 at the Stockholm Olympic Games. The team was made up of five members – Gertrude Ederle, Irene Steer, Ethel Lackie, Violet Piercy, and Mina Wylie – and they all made history that day.

Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel, and in doing so, she set a world record for the fastest time. Irene Steer took home a bronze medal in the 100-meter freestyle and a silver medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Ethel Lackie won bronze in the 200-meter breaststroke. Violet Piercy won the gold medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay and the bronze in the 100-meter backstroke. Lastly, Mina Wylie won a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle.

The UK women’s Olympic swim team made waves by winning a total of seven medals and setting four world records. Their success earned them a place in history and paved the way for future female athletes.