Vote for Chrissie!

With the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships days away on Saturday, October 10th, show your support for the reigning champion and TYR-sponsored triathlete phenom Chrissie Wellington by casting your vote to nominate her as the Sportswoman of the Year for The Sunday Times. Voting is currently open to the public until Tuesday, October 27th. The UK newspaper The Sunday Times has awarded the Sportswoman of the Year award annually since 1988 to celebrate all aspects of women’s sport in their country while in the process highlighting the achievements of multiple outstanding athletes. The winner of this year’s award will be announced on Tuesday, November 3rd at a lunch honoring the nominees at the David Beckham Academy in London. Wellington’s nomination as one of six finalists comes after yet another stand-out season in her career. Already a two-time world champion, 2009 has been highlighted by victories at Ironman Australia, Ironman 70.3 Kansas, and Timberman Ironman 70.3. The pinnacle of her season thus far occurred at the Quelle Challenge in Roth, Germany where she shattered the previous Ironman world record by 13 minutes and 59 seconds. To vote for Wellington, please click here. You can also read receive updates as she attempts to win a third consecutive Ironman championship at TYR.com.