Anna Harris in the Swimming Marathon
The Illinois Athletic Club annual river marathon, in the Chicago River, was an event of unusual interest. Sixty-four swimmers entered for the contest, which was won by Joseph Steuer, whose t... Read allThe Illinois Athletic Club annual river marathon, in the Chicago River, was an event of unusual interest. Sixty-four swimmers entered for the contest, which was won by Joseph Steuer, whose time of 48:21, over a course approximately one and one-half miles, is considered remarkable... Read allThe Illinois Athletic Club annual river marathon, in the Chicago River, was an event of unusual interest. Sixty-four swimmers entered for the contest, which was won by Joseph Steuer, whose time of 48:21, over a course approximately one and one-half miles, is considered remarkable, in view of the conditions. The temperature of the water, between 58 and 60 degrees, was ... Read all