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Courtesy: Elizabeth Rosenthal Spencer
The City of Fort Lauderdale has honored world-renowned endurance swimmer Diana Nyad with a historic marker on the city’s Las Olas Beachfront, a location where Nyad’s connection with the ocean began as a child.
The marker was unveiled at a ceremony on November 6 to celebrate Nyad’s legendary 110-mile swim from Havana, Cuba, to Key West, a feat she accomplished at age 64, after a 35-year pursuit. She successfully completed the journey on September 2, 2013, after swimming for approximately 53 hours.
Tennis legend Chris Evert, along with Nyad’s family, friends, and members of her expedition team, were in attendance, along with local dignitaries, to share in the commemoration.
“Diana Nyad’s story reminds us that determination knows no limits,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis. “Her courage and perseverance have inspired people across the world — and it’s especially meaningful that her journey began right here in Fort Lauderdale, where our community continues to celebrate those who dare to dream big.”
“This is not just my story,” said Nyad. “It’s the story of a team that never gave up, of a community that believed in the impossible, and of a city that shaped my dreams from the very beginning.”
L-R: Dr. Lynette Long who sponsored the historic marker, Nyad’s former coach Bonnie Stoll, tennis legend Chris Evert, Diana Nyad, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Steven Glassman, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis — at the unveiling of Nyad’s Historical Marker. Photo: City of Fort Lauderdale
Endurance Swimmer Diana Nyad at her newly unveiled Historical Marker on Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront. Photo: City of Fort Lauderdale
ABOUT ELIZABETH SPENCER ROSENTHAL
Elizabeth Spencer Rosenthal is a wife and mother of 3 from Miami. She is a passionate swim mom, volunteer and meet official, with a professional background in marketing and public relations. She holds a degree in Public Communication from American University, and loves finding a story to tell.
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