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Nyad says experience of 'record swim' was like 'hell on earth'

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Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad, who completed a record swim Monday from Cuba to Key West, Florida without a shark cage at age 64, has said that the experience was like hell on earth.

According to CBS News, Nyad said there were moments during her 110-mile swim from Cuba to Key West that she had some doubt.

However, the 64-year-old said that she slept like a baby the night after, and kept waking up and smiling.

Nyad had swollen lips after she emerged from the waters and looked in a lot of discomfort.

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First Published: Sep 04 2013 | 10:42 AM IST

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