Tag: World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA)
World Open Water Swimming Association’s Final Review: Nyad’s 2013 Cuba to Florida Swim Ratification Denied
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PREES NEWSWIRE) -- The World Open Water Swimming Association's (WOWSA) Advisory Board reached a decision regarding Diana Nyad's submission for ratification for the Cuba to Florida swim in 2013. WOWSA supports a global community of open water swimmers committed to safety, sportsmanship, and adventure.
WOWSA Statement on ‘Nyad’ Movie on Netflix – The Swim, The Scandal, The Silence
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having received Diana Nyad's submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix's upcoming film "Nyad" featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It is important for viewers to understand that this film is based on Diana Nyad's book, which has not been rigorously fact-checked [1]. There is a potential risk that audiences might perceive this docudrama as a fully factual account of Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida.
