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Nyad Says She Underestimated Man O' War Threat

There is also top class turf action at Belmont, where Cape Blanco (122) will bid to back up his Grade 1 victories in the Man O' War and Arlington Million with success in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. If you also figure in the potential Breeders' Cup Click here Nyad says she underestimated man o' [...]

Diana Nyad Stung By Portuguese Man O War, Still Swimming From Cuba To US

MIAMI (AP) — Endurance athlete Diana Nyad says she was disappointed and frustrated that her dream of swimming from Cuba to Florida was dashed by the searing p. Diana Nyad, the 62-year-old endurance athlete, has given up her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida. The cause: painful man o' war stings, which medics warned [...]