A Free FINIS Webinar On Diana Nyad
Listen to the stories, strategies and struggles behind Diana Nyad‘s two recent attempts in the Florida Strait between Cuba and Florida. Learn of her preparations on Cuba, the ravages of the elements in the water and how she prepared physically, psychologically, logistically, operationally and financially to achieve the Xtreme Dream.Diana Nyad was supported by Open Water Source’s Mike Lewis, Lexie Kelly and Steven Munatones who documented her courageous swims.
Diana, a former pro marathon swimmer and extreme athlete who brought attention to the sport of marathon swimming in the 1970s, makes a comeback as a 62-year-old in one of the most difficult marathon courses in the world. Mike, Lexie and Steven were there to document her attempts as official Observers.
This webinar takes place Wednesday September 28th at 11:00 am Los Angeles time, 2:00 pm New York time, 7:00 pm London time.
Register here for the free webinar presented by FINIS.
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Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.
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