World Champions Thomas Lurz and British Gas swimmer Keri-Anne Payne have been given the honour of Swimming World Magazine’s Open Water Swimmers of the Year.
22-year-old Payne has enjoyed a successful 2009 which saw her emerge victorious in the Women’s Open Water event at the World Championship in Rome.
Payne will be featured in the December issue of Swimming World Magazine along with other title winners including Diver of the Year, Water Polo Player of the Year and Synchronised Swimmer of the Year.
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