Flora Duffy has been recognised for her outstanding season after being voted athlete of the year by TriathlonWorld.com.

Duffy was named ahead of Daniela Ryf, of Switzerland, who won a successive Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, setting a new course record, and Gwen Jorgensen, of the United States, who claimed gold at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

It has certainly been a year to remember for Duffy whose career-best season included three world championship titles — the ITU World Triathlon Series, the Xterra World Championship and the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships.

The only slight disappointment for Duffy was her eighth-place finish in Rio having been tipped as a potential medal contender.

Duffy also produced an impressive performance at the Island House Triathlon in Bahamas in October, finishing second behind Jorgensen.

“Duffy’s performances in 2016 have been huge for Bermuda, too. With a population of 65,000, it’s not too often the country enjoys a world championship, let alone three in the same year,” read an article in TriathlonWorld.com, crowning Duffy’s latest achievement.

“All of which, no doubt, inspired our readers to name Flora Duffy our female athlete of the year. An amazing accomplishment considering the two women behind her either set a new course record in Kona or won an Olympic gold medal (amongst other accomplishments). Congratulations Flora Duffy!”

Duffy acknowledged her award yesterday, tweeting: “Whoa, thanks! 2016 was one to remember!”