Diana Nyad
American long-distance swimmer (born 1949)
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American long-distance swimmer (born 1949)
Born
August 22, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
journalist, swimmer, squash player
United StatesBorn in New York City
1949
Born in New York City (1949-08-22)
2002
AwardAl Schoenfield Media Award
2023
AwardOut100
Present
Age ~77
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Diana Nyad?+
Diana Nyad is American long-distance swimmer (born 1949). Born in 1949.
What does the name Diana mean?+
The name Diana means "female given name (Диана)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Diana Nyad born?+
Diana Nyad was born on August 22, 1949.
Name Meaning
female given name (Диана)
The name Diana is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Диана)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Diana — August 22, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
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