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Distance swimmer Diana Nyad said to be steady, strong, on Day 2 of Cuba-Florida record attempt
Distance swimmer Diana Nyad said to be steady, strong, on Day 2 of Cuba-Florida record attempt
Endurance athlete Diana Nyad forged ahead through the Straits of Florida with renewed vigor Sunday in pursuit of a record 103-mile (166-kilometer), unassisted swim in open waters without the aid of a shark cage.
The 62-year-old Los Angeles woman was said to be comfortable, confident and steady at around 50 strokes per minute after a harrowing night of painful jellyfish encounters — despite an improved bodysuit that she had hoped would offer better protection.
Nyad was stung four times during the night on the neck, lips, hand and forehead, according to members of her 50-member crew who updated fans through social media.
“Today is more like swimming,” one member quoted her as saying, via Twitter. “I don’t know what you would call last night ... probably surviving.”
Endurance athlete Diana Nyad forged ahead through the Straits of Florida with renewed vigor Sunday in pursuit of a record 103-mile (166-kilometer), unassisted swim in open waters without the aid of a shark cage.
The 62-year-old Los Angeles woman was said to be comfortable, confident and steady at around 50 strokes per minute after a harrowing night of painful jellyfish encounters — despite an improved bodysuit that she had hoped would offer better protection.
Nyad was stung four times during the night on the neck, lips, hand and forehead, according to members of her 50-member crew who updated fans through social media.
“Today is more like swimming,” one member quoted her as saying, via Twitter. “I don’t know what you would call last night ... probably surviving.”
Her website: http://www.diananyad.com/
Hoping for another Mathias Rust moment (without the bad ending for Rust).