With a strong third place finish only 2 seconds behind Angela Naeth and 16 behind the legendary Chrissie Wellington, Heather's inaugural year as a pro is pretty impressive.
The British Gas Great Swim series hosts the Great London Swim, a one-mile open-water mass-participation event which this year was enjoyed by 5,000 swimmers.
Rebecca Soni undeniably on top while surprised new mom, Amanda Beard, placed 2nd at the 2010 National Championships - Women's 200m Breaststroke A Final
After a few quiet years, Faris Al-Sultan wins the inaugural Ironman Regensburg in his home state of Bavaria. Sonja Tajsich grabs her second title of the year after an early season success in South Africa.
Amanda Beard, the four-time Olympic swimmer and new mom, is finding comfort in the pool with Aqua Sphere.
As the new face of the company that’s recognized for its high-quality swim products that are as comfortable as they are innovative, Beard’s endorsement comes from a lifetime of experience in the water as well as a new lifestyle that places comfort above competition.
With nearly 2,000 participants already logging their hours in the pool, ocean or lake each day and exchanging light-hearted barbs via Twitter and Facebook, Aqua Sphere's Swim Challenge is proving to be an intriguing grudge match between men and women.