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2010 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year
31, Dec 2010 - 16:14

Anne Marie Ward (Ireland), North Channel Swimmer

Anne Marie Ward joined one of the most elite and exclusive marathon swimming clubs in the world - the 11 members of the North (Irish) Channel club. Her 18 hour and 59 minute effort, courageously ended in darkness at 3:35 am.

Anne Marie Ward swam the Irish NorthChannel club in 18 hours and 59 minutes.

It was Anne Marie's fourth overall attempt - and second attempt in 2010 - which made her first success all the more sweet.

With both the English Channel and North Channel under her belt, Anne Marie completely turned around her unhealthful lifestyle and is now one of the world's most accomplished cold-water channel swimmers. Starting with a 2-mile charity swim, Anne Marie is now at the pinnacle of her chosen sport.

For her hard work and dedication to charity swims, Anne Marie Ward is nominated for the 2010 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year. You can still vote for her up to midnight on 31 December 2010.