Monday, September 2, 2013

Blog 6 : Article

"Nyad 1st to Swim to Florida From Cuba Without Cage"
                                      - The New York Times


       On Monday, September 02, 2013, The New York Times publishes a brief article discussing an interesting journey. Andy Newman writes, via Associated Press, about U.S endurance swimmer Diana Nyad. Nyad was not only the first person, but a woman, who took on the challenge of being the first to swim from Cuba to Florida without the assistance of a shark cage. Staring from Havana, Cuba on Saturday, Nyad successfully completed her journey on Monday after swimming a 110 mile route, within fifty three hours. People cheered her on, at the shores of Key West Beach in Florida as she arrived, concluding her long, exhausting trip. Nyad became visible in a sunburned and dazed appearance, with swollen lips as the ambulance rushed her to the hospital. After her journey Nyad told supporters they should never ever give up.
This article is important because it allows one to see what type of interesting things people all around the world occupy themselves with. This also shows the reader how people challenge themselves, to be a better version of who they are. Most importantly, this article teaches the audience to give it their all and never give up no matter how difficult the challenge may be. 




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