Keely Hodgkinson has been named The Sunday Occasions Sportswoman of the 12 months for 2024.
Hodgkinson accomplished her ascent to athletics superstardom by successful 800m gold for Nice Britain finally summer time’s Olympics in Paris.
In a stellar 2024, the 22-year-old additionally retained her European 800m title and have become the sixth-fastest girl of all time with a British-record-extending time of 54.61 seconds.
Dame Sarah Storey gained the Citi Incapacity Sportswoman of the 12 months after she underscored her standing as Britain’s most profitable Paralympian.
The 47-year-old clinched record-extending 18th and nineteenth golds in Paris to take her total Paralympic medal tally to a staggering 30 throughout 9 video games.
Crew GB diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, who claimed 10-metre synchronised bronze alongside Lois Toulson in Paris, was named Younger Sportswoman of the 12 months.
Nice Britain’s Quadruple Sculls staff of Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw had been voted Crew of the 12 months, whereas the Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration went to ultra-runner Jasmin Paris MBE, who grew to become the primary girl to finish the 100-mile Barkley Marathons in Tennessee in March 2024.
Biking volunteer Val French, who had led over 1,000 rides for ladies and ladies as a British Biking Breeze Champion, was voted Grassroots Sportswoman of the 12 months, whereas broadcaster Eleanor Olyroyd gained the Editor’s Alternative award.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix was named Younger Sportswoman of the 12 months
The celebrated awards, now of their thirty seventh iteration, have led the way in which in recognising and celebrating the excellent contribution made to sport by girls in any respect ranges, from elite to grassroots and community-wide.
“This year’s winners showcase the strength, resilience, and determination that drive women’s sport forward,” Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Occasions, stated. “From elite athletes to community leaders, they’ve all made a lasting impact.
“Most of the winners shone on the world stage on the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, creating unforgettable moments for followers. We’re proud to rejoice their achievements and excited to see them proceed making historical past.”
The public nominated sportswomen in their hundreds across all categories, which were then narrowed down to a shortlist by an expert judging panel, which included some of the most prominent names in women’s sport governance and broadcasting.”
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix was named Younger Sportswoman of the 12 months
As soon as the shortlist had been determined, the general public voted for the winners in three classes: Grassroots, Changemaker, and Crew of the 12 months.
The elite classes (Sportswoman of the 12 months, Citi Incapacity Sportswoman of the 12 months and Younger Sportswoman of the 12 months) had been determined by a bunch of judges, together with Olympic heptathlon champions Dame Denise Lewis and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paralympic wheelchair racer Baroness Tanni Gray-Thompson and England’s Rugby World Cup successful captain Maggie Alphonsi.
As well as, for the primary time this 12 months, the judging panel featured male judges who’ve been ardent supporters and champions of girls’s sports activities, resembling England cricketer Stuart Broad and promoter Eddie Hearn.
Hodgkinson was awarded an MBE within the King’s New 12 months Honours
Sunday Occasions Sportswomen of the 12 months Awards winners
Sunday Occasions Sportswoman of the 12 months
Keely Hodgkinson
Younger Sportswoman of the 12 months
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix
Citi Incapacity Sportswoman of the 12 months
Dame Sarah Storey
Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration
Jasmin Paris MBE
Certain Grassroots Sportswoman of the 12 months
Val French
Editor’s Alternative Award
Broadcaster Eleanor Olyroyd
Switzerland Tourism Crew of the 12 months
Nice Britain’s Quadruple Sculls – Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson, Georgie Brayshaw
