Anna Tunniicliffe has been named the 2009 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the year for her outstanding achievement in a variety of boats (most notably the Laser Radial!) and multiple disciplines. Read below to see the US Sailing announcement, or go to the ISAF Website for more information!
Anna said that she will focus on the Match racing option for the next Olympics. In other words, she doesn't see herself competing in the Radial. Of course, sailors do change their minds from time to time...