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“Swimming is probably the ultimate of burnout sports. It's ironic because millions of people who swim as their regular exercise love the meditation aspect of it; you don't wind up with any orthopedic injuries. But when you swim at a world class level for hours and hours - the loneness of the long distance runner.”

Quote by Diana Nyad

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Diana Nyad is an American author known for her books about swimming and ocean exploration. Born on August 22, 1949, she is a fearless swimmer and adventurer, renowned for her long-distance swims. more

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