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A new Netflix sports movie, Nyad, based on the life of the famous long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad was released on the platform on October 20, 2023. It showcases the swimmer's achievements and her story from growing up in New York to gaining worldwide attention. Nyad's current net worth is $3 million, according to Celebrity NetWorth.
The film, based on Diana Nyad's life is a feel-good film with Annette Bening playing the titular role and Jodie Foster as her best friend Bonnie. The film captures Nyad's determination to accomplish the seemingly impossible. She wanted to be the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, pushing the boundaries of human endurance.
"Sixty-four-year-old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida," the official Netflix synopsis of the film reads.
Diana Nyad swam from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage
Diana Nyad has a net worth of $3 million in 2023, according to Celebrity NetWorth. The swimmer seems to have earned her millionaire status owing to a lot of her achievements including her swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Diana completed the 110-mile-long swim in 2013 in 53 hours.
Speaking to Time Magazine about the same, she said that it wasn't like she was "fixated on doing that swim" for several years.
“But I guess somehow, I was, and that I always did have Cuba in the back of my brain," she added.
Diana Nyad is also a strong supporter of women's rights and survivors of s*xual assault. She has spoken about her own experiences on multiple occasions and is one of the founders of the One Voice Foundation. It is an organization that helps survivors of s*xual assault.
The 74-year-old swimmer is a pioneer, legend, and even a motivator for sportspeople. She has influenced people from all walks of life with her commitment to complete the challenge she took up and completed in 2013.
Nyad: The Netflix biopic of Diana Nyad and her dream
The 2023 Netflix sports movie Nyad is all about the swimmer's life story. It takes a deep dive into her experiences at 64 as she reflects on her past. One of the most important scenes in the film shows Nyad's drive as she takes on a tough swim without a shark cage. She deals with tricky currents, jellyfish stings, and the forces of nature.
During this journey, Nyad lives out her famous words, as reported by The New Yorker:
"Never ever give up. You're never too old to chase your dreams."
The movie showcases Nyad's personality, shining a spotlight on her refusal to back down from a challenge and her determination to achieve the seemingly impossible.
Final thoughts
The swimmer's life story, shown in the Netflix movie Nyad, reminds everyone that age doesn't stop one from chasing their dreams. Her accomplishments, strength, and influence in long-distance swimming are amazing. This film captures her remarkable journey and is a must-watch for anyone looking for inspiration.
The Netflix film, based on Diana Nyad's life, is currently streaming on the platform.
