Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long was honored Wednesday night in New York as the recipient of the 77th AAU Sullivan Award, presented to the USA’s top amateur athlete. AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members and college sports information directors voted. The other third was determined by public voting at USATODAY.com.
Long had 18 world record-breaking performances in 2006, and is the current world record holder in 15 events (one as part of a relay).