Dear Editor,
I wish to congratulate endurance swimmer Diana Nyad for becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without the use of a shark cage.
This is indeed a remarkable feat especially when seen against her advanced age, the treacherous waters, the long swimming distance and her several failed attempts.
Nyad’s advice to everyone cannot be more correct: Never allow age to be a deterrent in your pursuits; be focused and determined; never give up, even against the odds.
Yours faithfully,
Hydar Ally