Diana Nyad, 64, Became First Woman to Swim Across Florida Straits without Shark Cage

Diana Nyad, 64-year old American long-distance swimmer became the first person to cross Florida Straits from Cuba without any shark cage on 2 September 2013. This was her fifth attempt to cross the 110-mile (177-km) distance.
Diana Nyad completed the 110-mile or 177-km distance. She departed from Havana on 31 August 2013. With this, she now has the record of the longest ocean swim without a shark cage. Diana Nyad was trying to cross the ocean since 35 years. The expedition was referred to as the Xtreme Dream by her.