Maria Saleh, a dentist and activist for humanitarian aid, became the first Saudi woman to successfully swim over 101 km in the open sea. At the age of 36, Maria achieved this feat, swimming along the shores of Florida as part of a fundraising effort for a charitable organization.
Maria shared her excitement after achieving the goal, saying: "This was one of the most challenging challenges, but I felt confident in myself and my abilities."
In her statement after completing the marathon swim, she also emphasized the importance of women participating in sports and supporting women striving to excel in various fields.
