Description: (American Motivational Speaker and Long-Distance Swimmer)
Diana Nyad is a well-known American author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer. She gained recognition for her impressive swims around Manhattan and from The Bahamas to Florida. Nyad is also an accomplished author with contributions to notable publications and experience hosting radio and TV programs. In 2013, she made headlines for her controversial swim from Cuba to Florida, which was later featured in a film based on her memoir.