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Nyad Ends 4th Cuba-to-Florida Quest

Swimmer attempted to wait out storms this morning

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2012 6:31 AM CDT | Updated Aug 21, 2012 9:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – Diana Nyad was supposed to finish her fourth attempt at the Cuba-to-Florida swim this morning, and she did, in disappointing fashion. ABC News reports that Nyad has been pulled from the water, following jellyfish stings and two days of disagreeable weather. Writing on Nyad's ... Read full story »

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Nyad Ends 4th Cuba-to-Florida Quest

Swimmer attempted to wait out storms this morning

Florida • Cuba • swimming • endurance sports • swimmer • Diana Nyad

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