Marthe Robert
In September 1906, she challenges Swiss swimmer Muller. They swam from port of Neuchâtel to Serrières, a bit more than two kilometres. Robert wins the race in 38.20 minutes, 51 seconds faster than Muller. In November, in water of 10 degrees Celcius, Robert crosses Lake Morat with her sister in 1 hours and 3 minutes.