On September 2, 2013, 64-year-old American long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad achieved an astounding feat that had evaded her for decades - swimming from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage.

After five prior unsuccessful attempts over 35 years, Nyad's 110-mile journey from Havana to Key West marked the first verified swim across the treacherous Florida Straits between the two countries.

Nyad's historic 53-hour swim was an incredible display of endurance, mental fortitude, and sheer determination.

Braving powerful ocean currents, venomous box jellyfish, and sleep deprivation, she pushed her body to its limits. - https://cubafocusguide.com/blog/did-diana-nyad-swim-from-cuba-to-florida/?unique_id_dwwuhr38

"Diana Nyad's Triumphant Swim: Overcoming Obstacles in an Incredible Journey from Cuba to Florida"