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Diana Nyad Reflects on Hallucinating During Her 53-Hour Swim from Cuba to Florida

Season 4 Episode 501
Aired on 10/06/2013 | CC tv-14
Marathon swimming takes a toll on the body, mind and spirit. For record-breaking swimmer Diana Nyad, a mix of dehydration, sleep deprivation and prolonged saltwater exposure produced a dreamlike state that caused her to hallucinate. Watch as Diana reflects on the experience she had during her 53-hour swim from Cuba to Florida, and find out what she saw.