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2010 World Open Water Swimming
Man of the Year Nominees

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Chad Ho (South Africa), Pro Swimmer

Chad Ho won the 2010 FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup circuit. From January in Santos, Brazil to October in Cancun, Mexico, Chad has demonstrated consistent competitiveness with his 10K marathon swimming rivals in oceans, lakes and bays around the world. Always in the mix and tough in any environment, his success is all the more remarkable because he swims without a coach or trainer feeding him along the way - just 4 gel packs in his swimsuit and he is on his way.

Chad, the youngest male swimmer at the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim where he placed ninth, looks to be on his way to proudly represent South Africa once again at the 2012 London Olympics.

For his continued growth as an athlete, his commitment to the sport despite living so far away from all the major races and his friendly, humble nature, Chad Ho is nominated for the 2010 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year.

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The poll closed on 31st December - Here are the winners!

Man of the Year
Marcos Díaz (Dominican Republic) is the 2010 WOWSA Man of the Year
Marcos swam across the waters that unite five continents:
- From Papua New Guinea in the Pacific to Indonesia in Asia (20K in 4:18),
From Jordan in Asia to Egypt in Africa (18.6K in 4:55),
From Morocco in Africa to Spain in Europe (22K in 2:41),
From Russia in Europe to Alaska in America (5K in 1:05).
Marcos not only swam between the continents, but he more importantly brought significant global attention to the Millennium Development Goals.

Woman Of The Year
For her amazing swim between Ireland and Scotland, her admirable lifestyle turnaround and dedication to charity swims, Anne Marie Ward (Ireland) was selected as the 2010 World Open Water Swimming Woman Of The Year.
Anne Marie Ward swam the Irish North Channel in 18 hours and 59 minutes!