Man o'War stings stop marathon swim

Endurance athlete Diana Nyad has decided to end her swimming ultramarathon from Cuba to Florida about halfway through, as her face and body have swollen from painful Man o’War stings.

Man o'War stings stop marathon swim
Sun, 25 Sep, 2011 - 18:00

Endurance athlete Diana Nyad has decided to end her swimming ultramarathon from Cuba to Florida about halfway through, as her face and body have swollen from painful Man o’War stings.

Medics warned another sting could be life-threatening.

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