Record Swim, Cuba to US

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  1. Wavewacker
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    :D Diana Niaz (sp?) 64 year old woman swims 110+ miles from Cuba to the US. What an inspiration to the gray haired crowd, she's older than I am and I'd be doing great to get 5 miles in a day!
     
    Wavewacker, Sep 3, 2013
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    Where there's a will, there's a way. :)
     
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    She made several attempts. I am glad she succeeded so now she will stop.
     
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    LOL!!! :D :D :D
     
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    Gee - I would have built a small boat if i wanted to get to Cuba that bad, but you women, once they get an idea ......
     
    rwatson, Sep 6, 2013
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    Did she get the visa...?
     
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    I think she had American Express.
     
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    Well, she certainly did not subscribe for any last diners...

    http://wn.com/diana_nyad
     
    masrapido, Oct 25, 2013
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