Eleanor Holm

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Eleanor Holm

American swimmer and entertainer

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Eleanor Holm
From Poolside to Press Box
Although swimmer Eleanor Holm didn’t compete at the 1936 Games, she garnered more press than many of the athletes who did. After winning a gold medal at the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, the young and attractive Holm moved to Hollywood, hoping to capitalize on…
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Although swimmer Eleanor Holm didn’t compete at the 1936 Games, she garnered more press than many of the athletes who did. After winning a gold medal at the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, the young and attractive Holm moved to Hollywood, hoping to capitalize on…
Read More