Van Rouwendaal claims 2nd open water gold at Doha swimming worlds

DOHA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal clinched her second victory at the Doha World Aquatics Championships in the women's 5km open water on Wednesday.

The triumph marked a stellar start for the 2016 Rio Olympic champion in this Olympic year, after she previously secured the 10km title in Doha.

"I'm in top form now. This is a really good start to the year," said Van Rouwendaal.