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Touch the Other Shore:
Starting out on Aug. 31, 2013, 64-year-old Diana Nyad swam 103 miles between Havana and Key West, Fla., in 53 hours, reaching the beach in the early afternoon of Sept. 2. It was her fifth attempt, and her fourth try since turning 60.
She immediately faced criticism centering on the level of support she had, as well as the fact that she wore a protective suit that helped limit dehydration and hypothermia and protected against stinging sea animals. We will leave it to the reader to decide if a bodysuit detracts from the achievement of swimming 103 miles, after being forced to quit four times previously.
Nyad is recognized as REAL SPORTS Sportswoman of the Year for her commitment to accomplish her athletic goal despite age, health, safety, and often times the most threatening obstacle of all, human detractors.
To read more about Nyad and to read what REAL SPORTS chose as the Top 10 Most Important Moments in Sports for 2013, visit www.realsportsmag.com
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