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Aurelie Muller wins women's 10km open water race

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France's Aurelie Muller finishes ahead of Sharon van Rouwendaal and Ana Marcela Cunha to win gold in the women's 10km open water race at the World Swimming Championships.

Aurelie Muller claimed the gold medal in the women's 10km open water race at the ongoing World Swimming Championships in Kazan earlier today.

The Frenchwomen, who hit the front of the field with two laps remaining of the circuit on the Kazanka River, finished in a time of 1:58:04.3.

Gold medallist Aurelie Muller of France celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Women's 10km Open Water Swimming Final on day four of the 16th FINA World Championships at the Kazanka River on July 28, 2015© Getty Images

Muller's training partner Sharon van Rouwendaal finished in the silver medal position, with Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil being awarded bronze.

Meanwhile, Great Britain's Keri-Anne Payne, who is a two-time world champion, could only finish back in 15th place.

The top 10 have all qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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