Aesthetic Prosthetics

Diana Nyad – Remembering Her Record-Breaking Swim

On September 2, 2013, Diana Nyad completed her record-breaking 100.86-mile, 52-hour 54-minute swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Aesthetic Prosthetics® played a role in her journey by designing and creating a custom-made silicone mask to protect her from deadly box jellyfish stings during her swim. It feels like yesterday and it’s hard to believe so much time has passed, yet we remain in awe of her achievement and are still so proud to have been involved!

Stefan Knauss making the mask
Diana Nyad holding protective mask
Diana Nyad tries on silicone mask

Learn more about Diana Nyad’s life on her website.

Please enjoy more articles on our blog Body of Work.

Andrew Bossenmeyer

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