Diana Nyad long-distance swimmer from Cuba to Florida, USA in 2013. Aesthetic Prosthetics Inc. created a silicone mask for the swimmer to wear during the 100.86 mile swim.
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Diana Nyad – Remembering Her Record-Breaking Swim

Image shows Stefan Knauss,co-owner of Aesthetic Prosthetics® and prosthetist,

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!

Image shows Stefan Knauss, co-owner of and prosthetist at Aesthetic Prosthetics Inc., creating the silicone mask for long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad.
Stefan Knauss making the mask
Image shows long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad holding the protective silicone mask custom-made for her by Aesthetic Prosthetics® for her swim from Cuba to Florida in 2013.
Diana Nyad holding protective mask
Image shows Diana Nyad, long-distance swimmer, trying on the custom-made silicone mask created for her by Aesthetics Prosthetics® Stefan Knauss
Diana Nyad tries on silicone mask

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

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