RAISED BY THE SEA
Dina is a world-class long-distance open-water swimmer, endurance athlete, and marine conservation advocate whose journey spans over 20 years in the water. From swimming as a child at age four to open-water challenges at nine, she has transformed a lifelong passion into a career of extraordinary achievement, courage, and purpose.
Throughout her career, Dina has completed hundreds of demanding open-water swims, including channel crossings, multi-hour icy swims, and solo endurance challenges, earning two Guinness World Records along the way. But for her, it’s never just about the accolades—it’s about pushing human limits, testing resilience, and inspiring others to believe in what they can achieve.
VAWES OF IMPACT
Beyond personal feats, Dina uses swimming as a platform for positive change. Highlights include the Project 104 Dalmatians, a 104-island swim promoting cultural and environmental awareness, and Bit u moru: Dina and Friends for the Mediterranean Monk Seal, raising awareness and protecting endangered marine life. Through these projects, she combines athletic excellence with a mission to inspire, educate, and advocate for the planet.
Dina is also a dedicated researcher, contributing to studies in sport science. With a calm, focused, and results-driven approach, she bridges the worlds of science and adventure, showing how curiosity and courage can redefine human potential.
COURAGE = FACING YOUR FEARS
“Being brave means being ready to face your fears. You don’t grow in comfort zone, and “What if?” is always worse than failiure.”
Dina Levačić is not only a world-class open-water swimmer, but also a powerful and sought-after keynote speaker who translates extreme sporting experiences into meaningful, practical lessons for business and life. As the first person from Croatia, the youngest woman, and only the 23rd person in history to complete the Oceans Seven, Dina has faced some of the harshest conditions on the planet—freezing seas, relentless currents, sleep deprivation, and moments where mental strength mattered more than physical ability.
What sets her speaking apart is her ability to turn these extraordinary challenges into highly relatable insights. Dina emphasizes that her achievements are not just sporting successes, but profound life lessons—lessons that resonate deeply within corporate environments, leadership teams, and organizations navigating uncertainty and pressure.
Whether navigating icy waters, mentoring young athletes, or engaging the public in conservation efforts, Dina embodies resilience, inspiration, and relentless determination—reminding everyone that the greatest achievements begin with a single stroke, a single step, and a refusal to let limits define us.
“Learning too soon our limitations, we never learn our powers.” –Mignon Mclaughlin
