Australian Paralympic great Madison de Rozario has pipped a superstar-studded field take the top gong at the Women’s Health Women In Sport Awards 2022.
The middle and long-distance wheelchair racer was crowned the Women’s Health Athlete of the year, ahead of CrossFit athlete Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, swimmer Emma McKeon, canoeist Jess Fox, footballer Sam Kerr and tennis player Ash Barty.
De Rozario is a four-time Paralympian and claimed two golds in Tokyo, in the 800m T53 and Marathon T54, while she also won the New York City marathon, becoming the first Aussie woman to win in either the wheelchair or open events.
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Then in Birmingham she became the first Australian para-athlete to win four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, repeating in the 1500m T54 and Marathon T54.
Past winners of the top award include Ash Barty, Cate Campbell, Sam Kerr and Anna Meares (twice).
In other awards, Ash Barty’s Australian Open triumph was proclaimed the Standout Moment, footballer Mary Fowler was named the One to Watch, and basketball legend Lauren Jackson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS 2022 WINNERS
Hall of Fame Induction
Lauren Jackson (basketball)
Women’s Health Athlete 2022
Madison de Rozario (other nominees: Ash Barty, Sam Kerr, Emma McKeon, Jess Fox, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr)
Outstanding Woman in Sport
Ellie Cole (para-swimming)
Standout Moment
Ash Barty wins the Australian Open (tennis)
Champion Team
Australian cricket team
Person of Sporting Influence
Nicole Livingstone (AFLW boss)
Local Sporting Champion
Jacqui Dover (basketball referee)
Leadership Legend
Chloe Dalton (Rugby sevens, Aussie rules, basketball)
One to Watch
Mary Fowler (football)
Young Achiever
Kaylee McKeown (swimming)
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