About Edith Mayne
Lived 1905 – 1953 (aged 47). Edith Mayne was a British swimmer.
Edith May Mayne (29 September 1905 – 7 May 1953), later known by her married name Edith Peacock, was an English freestyle swimmer from Newton Abbot, Devon, who broke the world record in the women's 1500-metre freestyle on 15 September 1926 in Exmouth, Devon, clocking 24:00.2. She represented Great Britain in the 400-metre freestyle event at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but was eliminated in the semi-finals.
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Who was Edith Mayne?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, former world record-holder
When was Edith Mayne born?
Edith Mayne was born on 29 September 1905 in Newton Abbot.
When did Edith Mayne die?
Edith Mayne died on 7 May 1953.
What was Edith Mayne's occupation?
Edith Mayne was a swimmer.
What nationality was Edith Mayne?
Edith Mayne was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edith Mayne. https://biography.guide/edith-mayne/
MLA: "Edith Mayne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edith-mayne/.
Chicago: "Edith Mayne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edith-mayne/.
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