Diana Nyad
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Summary
Diana Nyad was born on August 22, 1949[1], in New York City[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], motivational speaker[4], sports journalist[5], swimmer[6], and squash player[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,151 views/month, #6,422 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: long-distance swimmer[10]
- Educated at: Lake Forest College[11], Emory University[12], Pine Crest School[13]
- Award received: Al Schoenfield Media Award[14], Out100[15]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[18]
- Commons category: Diana Nyad[19]
- Sport: competitive swimming[20], squash[21], long-distance swimming[22]
- Given name: Diana[23]
- Official website: http://diananyad.com/[24]
- Described by source: Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Social media followers: 41,367[27], 42,355[28], 40,124[29], 38,416[30]
Why It Matters
Diana Nyad has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Diana Nyad born?
Diana Nyad was born in New York City[2].
What did Diana Nyad do for work?
Diana Nyad worked as a journalist[3], motivational speaker[4], sports journalist[5], swimmer[6], and squash player[7].
Where did Diana Nyad go to school?
Diana Nyad was educated at Lake Forest College[11], Emory University[12], and Pine Crest School[13].
What awards did Diana Nyad receive?
Honors received include Al Schoenfield Media Award[14] and Out100[15].