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How long was the distance that Diana Nyad swam from North Bimini, The Bahamas, to Juno Beach, Florida in 1979?

  • 164km

  • 144km

  • 184km

  • 204km

Answer

In 1979, Diana Nyad swam from North Bimini, The Bahamas, to Juno Beach, Florida, a distance of 164km. This was the first time that anyone had successfully swum from one country to another without the aid of a shark cage. Nyad's swim took 52 hours and 14 minutes, and she was accompanied by a support team of boats and helicopters.
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