Naval diver chosen as Women of the Year

Naval diver Major Esther Tan has been awarded the "Her World Young Woman Achiever 2006".

Besides breaking gender stereotypes, Ms Tan is also recognised for being one of the top female endurance athletes in Singapore.

She takes part in five races a year, including triathlons and cross-country expeditions throughout Asia and Australia.

Ms Tan is also a strong advocate of endurance sports and regularly speaks at schools and girls' homes to share her experiences.

Woman are scary nowadays.....