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Sportswoman of the Year Award

The Sportswoman of the Year Award is given by the Women's Sports Foundation every year.[1] This foundation recognizes both an individual and a team Sportswoman on their performance over a 12-month period.[1] This award is given based on their new records and their world championships won.[1]

In 2012, the winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award were Gabrielle Douglas (Individual Sport) and Alex Morgan (Team Sport).[2]

The following table reflects past winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award in individual and team sports.

Individual Sport Winner

Juli Inkster
Sarah Hughes

Team Sport Winner

Serena Williams
Sue Bird, on offense

Amateur Winner

Mary Lou Retton, with President Reagan

Professional Winner

Tracy Austin
Paula Newby-Fraser

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Sportswoman of the Year Award". Women's Sports Foundation. August 1, 2010. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  2. ^ "2012 Annual Salute to Women in Sports". Women's Sports Foundation. Retrieved May 2, 2013.

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