Michael Read Makes An Excellent Choice

LONDON, England. December 31. HER Majesty Queen Elizabeth issued her New Year's Honours List for 2011 today. Michael Read, President of the Channel Swimming Association, was named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his service to swimming.

Read was recognized for a lifetime of achievement and selfless service to the sport of open water swimming. It has been quite a year for the marathon swimmer who was also honored by the International Swimming Hall of Fame as a Honor Open Water Swimmer.

Michael Read – Intro from Jarret Streiner

Courtesy of Open Water Source

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