Preswim preparations include taping fingers and wrists to reduce joint strain.
	Once in the water, Mimi limits breaks to five minutes or less every hour or two throughout the day. An average day's swim lasts eight hours.
		Pam Dean, Mimi's primary support person throughout the swim, and Mimi
	Pre-swim prep with daughter Kelsey

		Mission accomplished. Mimi is all smiles moments after completing the Riverswim.
	At the end of the Riverswim, Mimi was greeted by Bob Paxton, the Mayor of Paducah, Kentucky.

		During the last day of the Riverswim, Mimi paused occasionally to savor her final hours along the river.
	Photo courtesy Kay Campbell.
	Mimi in full stroke
		Photo courtesy Kay Campbell

		Mimi emerges from the Tennessee River at Paducah, Kentucky, where she's greeted by media and well-wishers.
	Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel.
	Members of the Paducah Propeller Club present Mimi with a towel commemorating the Riverswim.
		Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel
		Closeup
	Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel.