She's trying again! I hope she can succeed this time - no one can say she isn't one determined lady!
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Thread: Diana Nyad - Swimming Cuba to FL
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08-19-2012, 03:01 PM #1
In through the out door..
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Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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08-19-2012, 04:13 PM #2
I heart my bike
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Again?!?! Awesome!!! I really, really hope she makes it. I don't know if I would have the fortitude that she does, but I'm so impressed that she's not giving up on her dream!
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08-20-2012, 04:17 AM #3
What's over that hill?
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I really hope that she makes it this time, she has gone through so much in her attempts to do this. Hopefully her new suit will help protect her from the jellyfish...
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08-20-2012, 07:14 AM #4
I am a leaf on the wind
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The criticism in the comments of that article is fascinating. Regardless of it "not being the first time" or "being a stunt", it's still an amazing accomplishment and hopefully an inspiration.
Her website: http://www.diananyad.com/
Rough night last night but she's at 33.38 miles. Fingers crossed!
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08-20-2012, 04:53 PM #5
Now in the PNW
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