Diana Nyad: podcast appearances and interviews

Diana Nyad, born August 22, 1949, is an American author, journalist, and long-distance swimmer known for her open water swimming achievements and contributions to media. She first gained national attention in 1975 when she swam around Manhattan in a record time of 28 miles or 45 kilometers. Nyad has authored four books and contributed articles to various publications. She hosted the public radio program The Savvy Traveler and appeared on television shows such as CBS News Sunday Morning and Dancing with the Stars. Additionally, she has been a long-time contributor to public radio programs including All Things Considered and Marketplace. Nyad's notable attempts at long-distance swimming include her 2013 journey from Havana, Cuba, to Key West, Florida, which she claims was a 110-mile swim completed at age 64 after five attempts. She swam without fins or a cage, using a jellyfish suit, shark divers, and electronic shark repellent devices. Her swim was not officially organized or ratified by a sporting association, and later disputes about the accuracy and documentation led to the revocation of Guinness World Records certification. Despite the controversy, her efforts garnered significant media attention, and her life and achievements were dramatized in the 2023 film Nyad, based on her 2015 memoir Find a Way.