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A section for the most important sports news happening in the 1920's

In tennis news, William "Big Bill" Tatem Tilden II is now the first American to win the Wimbledon title, 1920.

Steve Donoghue, riding Humorist, wins the Derby for the third time.

American male, Johnny Weissmuller, becomes the first person ever to swim 100 meters in under a minute, his time was recorded at 58.6 seconds.

In the Paris Olympics of 2014, Erik Liddel set a new world record in the 400 meter race at 47.6 seconds.

Gertrude Ederle becomes teh first women to ever swim across the English Channel.

George Hurman Ruth, better known as Babe Ruth, sets new home run record at 60 runs!

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