Video: Diana Nyad and crossing the Florida Straits

Monday 02 September 2013 01:29 BST

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Watch the video below to see 64-year-old Diana Nyad talk about her latest attempt to swim the 103 miles of the Florida Straits, after a number of failed attempts. In the video she states her belief that she can do it, despite the dangers.

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