Marathon Swimmer Diana Nyad Launches National Walking Initiative: T. Dunlap–people.com–9/2/16
TOP 10: Diana Nyad Says She’s ‘More than Ready’ for 48 Hour Relief Swim
Diana Nyad Says She’s ‘More than Ready’ for 48 Hour Relief Swim: Lauren Moraski–cbsnews.com–10/5/13–CBS Screenshot
TOP 10: Diana Nyad Completes Historic Cuba to Florida Swim
Diana Nyad Completes Historic Cuba-Florida Swim: David Simpson–cnn.com–9/2/13–Photo: CNN Screenshot
Diana Nyad’s Courageous Attempt at her ‘Xtreme’ Dream
Diana Nyad attempting marathon Cuba to Florida swim/Photo: Florida Keys News Bureau, Christi Barli
By Pamela Burke/August 23, 2012
Hats off to Diana Nyad for her amazingly gutsy attempt to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys! Can you imagine anyone at any age attempting this dangerous swim through shark-infested waters inhabited by jellyfish with 10-foot-long tentacles? This 63-year-old marathon swimmer never flinched nor turned back, even after three previous attempts and knowing full well the challenges ahead of her. [Read more…]
TOP 10: Diana Nyad Quits Swim After Storm, Jellyfish Stings
Diana Nyad Quits Swim After Storm, Jellyfish Stings: cnn.com–8/21/12–Photo; Florida Keys News Bureau/Christi Barli
TOP 10: Diana Nyad Continues Latest Attempt to Swim from Cuba to Florida
Diana Nyad Continues Latest Attempt to Swim from Cuba to Florida: Peter Orsi–presstelegram.com–8/19/12–Photo: Released by Diana Nyad through Florida Keys News Service, Christi Barli
TOP 10: America’s Greatest Olympian Won’t Be In London
America’s Greatest Olympian Won’t Be In London: Diana Nyad —huffingtonpost.com—7/23/12—Photo: OfficialDaraTorres on Facebook
