Allen, Sadie (c. 1868–?)

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Allen, Sadie (c. 1868–?)

American daredevil. Born around 1868; death date unknown.

On November 28, 1886, along with her partner George Hazlett and 500 pounds of sand, Sadie Allen had a successful and memorable ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. The 18-year-old from Buffalo suffered only slight bruises.

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