(CNN) -- Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad, who attempted to become the first person to swim between Cuba and Florida without a shark cage, was forced to abandon her effort early Tuesday morning -- roughly halfway through her journey. Nyad, who is 61, struggled through ocean swells, shoulder pain and asthma Monday before she was forced to give up the 103-mile swim. Strong winds and less than ideal currents played into her decision, her team said.
Thanks for trying? Am I supposed to be shocked? Was this going to end any other way? Like I just wish I could have found a site that took bets on whether or not she was going to complete the swim, I would have bet my whole nut that she'd quit.
It's nothing to be ashamed of, she's old as shit, couldn't complete the swim 30 years ago, is asthmatic with a balky shoulder, and apparently has a touch of puking according to the video. None of which screams picture of health capable of a 90 mile swim through shark infested open water.
That said, strong winds and less than ideal currents is about the weakest excuse I've ever heard...you're swimming in the open ocean, you didn't expect currents and wind? Is that serious? This isn't a leisurely swim through the senior citizen center pool we're talking about.
