Australian swimming sensation Annette Kellerman overcame childhood polio to achieve fame as a professional swimmer and film star in the early 20th century. She scandalized the world by wearing a one-piece bathing suit on public beaches before it was accepted, and made waves in other ways as well.
Million Dollar Mermaid
Annette Kellerman, a pioneering Australian swimmer and performer, defied adversity and challenged social norms to gain widespread recognition for her groundbreaking, one-piece swimsuit design.
