Keri-Anne Payne of Great Britain, the 2008 Olympic silver medallist convincingly defended her title of world champion in the women's 10km on Jinshan City Beach in Shanghai. Payne edged out Martina Grimaldi of Italy by 1.8 seconds, completing the race in the time of 2:01.58.1. Marianna Lymperta of Greece earned the bronze medal finishing 3.7 seconds behind the British champion.