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Diana Nyad

Transform resilience and perseverance with Diana Nyad, speaker and endurance athlete. Diana works with organisations to cultivate determination and goal achievement, delivering powerful insights as the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.
Diana Nyad, Speaker | Long Distance Swimmer, Author & Journalist
Diana Nyad

Diana Nyad

Los Angeles, United States

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  • First person to swim from Cuba to Florida
  • Inspirational Speaker with Find a Way philosophy
  • Received personal messages from President Obama and Hillary Clinton
25 million people worldwide rooted for Diana as she approached the Florida shore at long last, achieving her 35-year-old dream of becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida. This was her fifth attempt to swim the shark-infested 110.86-mile distance, but Diana has never quit. As she stood on the beach in Key West after completing her mammoth swim, her message to the wildly cheering crowd reverberated worldwide: Never Ever Give Up. Her amazing 52-hour, 54-minute, and 18-second swim showed the world what persistence and a bold spirit can manifest. A tsunami of inspiration flooded toward Diana, with personal messages pouring in from President Obama and Hillary Clinton and millions of people who felt their lives uplifted by Diana's "Find a Way" philosophy. Daring to reach for the stars, Diana has motivated the world to live fearlessly and chase one's dreams with unwavering commitment. If you are looking for a double shot of motivation and want to find new levels of resilience, it's time to goggle up and jump right in with Diana.

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Why we recommend booking Diana

Diana's unparalleled determination and success in achieving her dream against all odds exemplify the power of persistence and resilience. Booking her as a speaker will inspire your team or business to embrace challenges with courage and never give up, no matter the obstacles. Her real-world experience and "Find a Way" philosophy will motivate you to push beyond limits and achieve the extraordinary.

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What is Diana Nyad's speaking style like?
Diana’s delivery style is bold, motivating, and resilient, inspiring audiences to pursue their dreams with unwavering commitment and a fearless spirit. She encourages everyone to “Never Ever Give Up.”
What topics does Diana Nyad specialise in?
Diana Nyad specialises in discussing persistence, motivation, resilience and more.
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