Hedy Bienenfeld

Hedy Bienenfeld was born on Thursday 17th of October 1907 in Austria. She lived a life that touched both the world of sports and other fields, though the records of her achievements are sparse. As a sportswoman, she was a swimmer, a role in which she made her mark.

Her Austrian nationality and Caucasian ethnicity shaped her identity. She identified as straight in her personal life. Hedy passed away on Friday 24th of September 1976, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy that, while not extensively documented, is part of the history of women in sports.