Diana Nyad, 64, makes record swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida. However her crossing was not conducted under the supervision of an organized sporting association, and ratification of the accomplishment was later denied by the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA). Guinness World Records initially certified Nyad's achievement, but revoked its certification after considering the findings by WOWSA. More
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