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August 7th, 2011
08:38 PM ET
Diana swim tracker: Watch Nyad's progressUpdate: Diana Nyad ended her swim about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, suffering from shoulder pain and nausea. She is on a boat headed for Key West, Florida. Check back with CNN.com for updates.
Distance swimmer Diana Nyad is attempting a 103-mile swim from Cuba to Key West. She entered the water Sunday around 7:45 p.m. ET, from Havana's Hemingway Marina. On Monday afternoon she more than 20 miles off Cuba and struggling with shoulder pain and asthma but continuing to swim strongly, CNN's Matt Sloane reported. Follow Matt Sloane on Twitter – live from Nyad's boat Watch: Nyad 'doing great' on swim CNN is the only network accompanying Nyad on her swim, which could take 60 hours or longer. Producer Matt Sloane is leading a CNN team traveling on one of Nyad's chase boats. They are carrying a SPOT GPS tracker, which transmits the group's position via satellite. Sloane will be Tweeting throughout the swim, and he'll appear live on CNN from time to time to update viewers on the 61-year-old swimmer's progress. Nyad's team also will be Tweeting and blogging. Check back to watch her progress. And coming on CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at "Diana Nyad: Xtreme Dream." Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. ET.
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Cheering you on!!!!!
CMon CNN...send us a photo or video crumb PLEASE! And GO DIANA!!!
Totally agree!!! What's up, CNN??? Even I know how to upload video to youtube.com, get with it CNN!!!
Too bad CNN is not actually COVERING the Nyad swim as they covered the triathlon in NYC today!
Prayers for the great Ms. Nyad. The nightime swimming is extermly dangerous in these waters. This is a human endevor the likes of climing Mt. Everest but with no Shirpas assisting.
Hey Brian Earley, aren't Sherpas human too? Anyway, Diana is awesome and she is inspirational for everyone regardless of gender or age. I do some distance swimming, and I love to take on a challenge but this 103-mile swim is extreme! Wish I could have gone with her!
Godspeed Diana, keeping you in my prayers!
You go girl!
We are all with you Diana! You can do this!
i'm a photographer in key west and had the pleasure of meating diana last week. she's a rock star. i enjoyed the piece matt sloane wrote for cnn, but there was a pretty big mistake in his story. the following passage is dead wrong..."She's faced political as well as physical challenges. Nyad is determined to swim from Cuba - a Communist country that doesn't allow Americans to visit - to Florida." Cuba most certainly allows Americans to visit, it is OUR government that does not allow ordinary Americans to visit. I'm looking forward to photographing diana when she arrives in key west!
Exactly! I happened to come upon Diana's story as I was researching Cuba – having recently come back from a study abroad. The most life-changing trip I have ever taken. I hope Diana, as well as the rest of us, can do our small part to get rid of the antiquated politics between the US and Cuba! GO DIANA!!
Rob, what is your FB or twitter info, I want to see your pics when she arrives.
"meating diana" What an unfortunate misspelling/typo. lol
We are watching from around the world and pulling for you. Attagirl !!!!
GO DIANA! We are with you every stroke of the way, and sending blessings and strength!
numerology for Diana Nyad:
http://edpetersonnumerology.com/2011/08/08/numerology-for-diana-nyad/
fantastic your fight for peace between usa and cuba . best wishes of success Diana http://facebook.com/shalompaixsalam
You are an inspiration to us all!
You are a wonderful and brave woman, an inspiration to all women. Go Diana!
We are watching from Canada....and it isn't "if" you reach Key West, but "when" you reach Key West....you are an inspiration for not only 60 something women, but all women...godspeed..
Go Diana! With each stroke, you inspire millions around the world. We, in turn, hope that you can sense and benefit from our collective spirit of support as you fight the current and the fatigue.
I wish I could be there to cheer you on.
Buena suerte,
Jerome
Diana, thanks for proving that age is not a limiting factor in attaining our DREAMS......
You are a pioneer in proving that physically and mentally we CAN do anything
as long as we have a goal.......
SWIM on with the power of our blessings, we believe in you sister!!
So proud of Diana!!!! And yes, I do wish CNN were covering this with more muscle.
So at least we could see just a bit of this historic event.
This is truly amazing. The guts it takes to go this far and with sharks in the water is great stuff. She's like an aquatic astronaut!
This is a great story. The lack of live video coverage is very disappointing. Kudos to CNN for at least having this, but there should be more – there should be video coverage on every channel. I've spent all morning looking for coverage and I bet a lot of others have, too. How many times do I have to hear that stocks fell? I get that already. Show us a 61 year old woman swimming from Cuba to Florida!
completely agree. go Diana!
I agree with you completely, Basia. It is good to have the map which shows progress. CNN said they would be the only news team to cover this event live, but until we see the video coverage, I don't understand what they mean. Lots of other teams are covering the story, CNN promised video. I am so excited about this, I can't get enough. How can you beat this story for suspense? It's like the Wimbledon final, the superbowl, and the World Series all in one. Go Diana.
Basia... Thanks for 'taking the words right out of my mouth'. I've searched online all morning for live video as well! We NEED to see her. It's so uplifting!
Good luck and God speed to Diana and her support team. What an attempt! Best wishes to the CNN team too! 3 me
Thinking of you during your courageous journey!!!
I don't know what the motivation is for us "older" folks that acquire this sudden urge to become distance ocean swimmers? Maybe it's because it makes us feel so good physically? Maybe it's being out there all alone and experiencing the joys of wild swimming? This is a great story. My single largest concern is her burning....the sun will cook your back during long ocean swims. Possibly there is a plan......a suit change or addition during the heat of the day?
PLEASE CNN SHOW VIDEO. GREAT STORY TO SEE
This is such an inspirational endeavor. Whatever the outcome, Ms. Nyad has a spirit of adventure and determination that is to be admired.
I think this might be the first article I've come across without a slew of people just being extremely negative and rude. I am 1) incredibly inspired by this woman and I do wish her success and satisfaction and 2) am glad people aren't ripping each other apart or trying to rag on Diana Nyad. Thanks folks!
I'm sure there are many of us nowhere near her age who've told ourselves it's "too late" to take a new path, start over, or dream big. Diana just proved how ridiculous that thought is and we thank her for that.
This an incredibly inspiring story of perseverance and courage. I woke up last night at 4AM just to try and see where she was on her journey ... glad to see that little red dot progressing along, but PLEASE, PLEASE CNN – WHERE ARE THE PICTURES? Why are there live webcams of eagles' nests 24/7 on youtube, but no pictures of Diana's historic swim? This world needs to see her shining example of spirit and courage.
Very inspirational woman ! Truly, a test of physical endurance versus adventurous will. Saying a prayer for her health and safety.
CNN- please give us some video !
Go Diana,
You can do it!
Peace
Rob
Hope she makes it, but am old enough to remember that all of her previous attempts of this kind ended in lots of publicity for her and very few successful finishes. On the other hand, anyone who swims with sharks for five minutes is pretty brave.
!! You Go Girl !! You are awesome. Sending you positive energy, courage, stamina and warmth.
Such an inspiration *
you are a strong woman, and I will also be cheering for you when you arrive in Florida. Buena Suerte y Venceras!!!!!
Go Diana! cheering you on all the way ! You can do it !!
Wow, go Diana! You are such an inspiration! Watching and cheering you on from Canada, can't wait to see you at the finish
Question: Doesn't she get a break to sleep? If so, how does she do it? Go girl, GO!
DIANA ,I IVE ON ANNA MARIE AND HOLMES BEACH I AM PRAYING FOR YOU ,AND WILL DO SO UNTIL YOU MEET YOUR GOAL! HI DEE HOW ARE YOU DOING ,I HAVE NOT CAUGHT YOUR FACE YET ON CNN BUT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AS WELL LYNN REITZ GOD KEEP YOU ALL SAFE !
I heard that CNN is doing a special on Diana's swim. Therefore, I suppose, we will see her marathon swim later in a TV special.
Still following her as best I can. Congratulations on your great effort.
Added to the bottom of this article is "Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at "Diana Nyad: Xtreme Dream." Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. ET." Yes, I wish we had more LIVE ACTION. My apology for not finding that earlier.
wish they would cover this as they covered the casey anothy trail! you got this girl!
I've been waiting for your swim! Thanks for being yourself and following your heart.
Diana you are amazing and a true inspiration. I may even finish that blackbelt I've avoided for a decade or so...
safe travels, my thoughts are with you.
Karen (only 51 yrs.)
good luck with your swim. I found a really cool towel that honors the victims of 9-11. I think the website is http://www.usarallytowel.com. I bought one and it's cool. I have it hanging in my gameroom.
She's an intrinsically motivated woman that will prove to all of us that the human body, at any age, can take on challenges beyond what most can imagine.
SWIM on Diana Nyad!
SWIM ON!!
Gosh! I checked the map 15 minutes ago and it is still in the same spot! Just Kidding.
Thank you so much Diana for doing what you are doing.You are a real source of inspiration. Good luck, I know that's all you need. Courage and strength you have them to spare.
This woman is really amazing! At that age you will not expect that she could actually do it because there are a lot of people who are much younger than her who can't do what she just did. I really admire her courage to actually try to set another record. She's really one of a kind. - http://gastricbypassadvice.com
man oh man, that was a bad typo in my comment of a few days ago. anyway, someone asked for my facebook info to see the diana nyad photos i hope to make wednesday morning. i'm new to FB and am not sure what the exact address is, but if you search 'rob o'neal' my page should come up. i'm the one from key west. i can't wait to see her emerge from the surf. i have every confidence in her abilities!
Hi rob o'neal,
There are a thousand "Rob O'Neal" names on Facebook. I'd love to see your photos. Go to your Facebook profile page. Copy the web address that is displayed in the address bar of your browser, and paste into your message to us here.
Go, Diana, go! Touch the other shore for all us boomers (and everyone else on Earth who will some day in the future blink and suddenly realize that 61 years have passed by.) Godspeed, gal!
Go on ahead with your bad self Diana.
Come on, CNN! Give us an update! Last twitter was 5 hours ago and so much more you should be reporting since you have this exclusively. Jeez!
http://www.cnn.com/
Diana Nyad, the swimmer who attempted to swim between Cuba and Florida without a shark cage, is out of the water. 10:23 PM PST.