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Yannick & Ranomi: Euro King & Queen

Oct 24, 2012  - Craig Lord

Double Olympic gold medallists Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED) and Yannick Agnel (FRA) have been voted European swimmers of the year by the continent's umbrella federation, while Olympic 10km champion Eva Risztov (HUN) and Olympic silver medallist Thomas Lurz (GER). The vote represents the views of representatives from the 51 LEN members, a selection of officials and journalists.

The 2012 LEN Award Winners 

Swimming

Men:

  • 1. Yannick Agnel (FRA) 48.5%
  • 2. Daniel Gyurta (HUN) 42.4%
  • 3. Florent Manaudou (FRA) 4.5%

Women:

  • 1. Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED) 60.6%
  • 2. Camille Muffat (FRA) 15.2% 
  • 3. Ruta Meilutyte (LTU) 13.6%

Open Water:

Men:

  • 1. Thomas Lurz (GER) 62.9%
  • 2. Kirill Abrosimov (RUS) 22.6% 
  • 3. Spyridon Gianniotis (GRE) 8.1%

Women:

  • 1. Eva Risztov (HUN) 60.3%
  • 2. Martina Grimaldi (ITA) 34.9% 
  • 3. Rachele Bruni (ITA) 3.2%