If Merriam-Webster Defined ‘Amazeballs,’ I’m Pretty Sure Diana Nyad Would Be It

Thirty years after her first attempt, at 64 years old, and on her fifth and final try, Diana Nyad swam 110 unassisted miles from Havana to Key West. As a parent, I get so frustrated with all of the so-called role models our daughters have, but this one is the finest.

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Jessica Levenson

Sep 23, 2013

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