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Australian abruptly ends Cuba-Fla. swim attempt

I love challenges, and absolutely adore sports; baseball (my first love – before Bud Selig), football, basketball and cycling are my favorites. But what the hell is this “challenge” of swimming across the Florida straits? Maybe it’s to swimmers what … Continue reading

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Nyad: Quitting Cuba-Fla. swim was a ‘bitter pill’

Why anyone would try to swim across the Florida straits, especially at age 62, is beyond me. Emotions get the better of us when common sense should prevail… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JENNIFER KAY – … Continue reading

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Diana Nyad begins new attempt at Florida swim

This would be a pretty amazing feat if she can pull it off. At 62 years of age to be able to swim 100 miles in open water would be quite remarkable. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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