For retired athlete Diana Nyad, however, these were the very challenges she faced during the several attempts she made, in her early 60s ... racquetball for 10 years and Diana was my fitness ...

Swimming legend Diana Nyad ... "We only have about 70 years to live. And we've got to get with it… We've got to do everything we can. Now let's get going." Nyad said that since the film's ...

Long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad's story is back in the spotlight ... after five attempts. In recent years, Nyad has written for publications like The New York Times and the Washington Post.

Diana Nyad set off from Havana ... Before setting out, Ms Nyad told reporters that although she retired from competitive sport 30 years ago, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream.