Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year 2023 -

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Fran Kirby: Women’s World Cup win would be ‘another step forward’

England’s own ‘mini Messi’ on missing the tournament through injury, mental health, seeking parity with the men’s game and how it felt to win the Euros

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How six British riders conquered the first Tour de France Femmes

Fuelled by raw steak, omelettes and strong public feeling against the event, Sylvia Hayden and her team-mates made cycling history

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Watching the Women’s World Cup: I’m glad my daughter will grow up with camaraderie like the men

England’s Lionesses had a nervous start to the tournament, but that didn’t spoil the party atmosphere

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Can England win Women’s World Cup? Only if they channel spirit of Euros

Their triumph last summer was no fluke, but Sarina Wiegman’s side must overcome injuries, a dip in form and strong competition to repeat the feat on the world stage

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Awards

Changemaker Award

Celebrating those who have inspired others and used their platforms to create change

The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year

The ultimate accolade for your favourite sportswoman of this year

Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year

The outstanding performer in a disability sport

Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award

For individuals who have actively engaged with people in their community through sport

Team of the Year

Celebrating the achievements of Britain’s successful collective efforts

Young Sportswoman of the Year

Nominees must have been 21 years old or younger on January 1, 2023

Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration

Recognising inspirational endeavour in honour of the late sports presenter Helen Rollason

The following awards will open to the public vote on Sunday, October 18 2020:

Vitality Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award

Influencer Award

Young Inspiration Award

Judges

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE

Ennis-Hill stole the nation’s heart in the 2012 Olympics, when she won gold in the heptathlon on Super Saturday. Since then, she has become a three-time world champion, two-time winner...

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Ama Agbeze MBE

Agbeze captained the England Netball team to their historic gold medal in the 2018 Commonwealth...

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Lauren Steadman MBE

Lauren Steadman MBE is the current Paralympic Triathlon Champion in the Women’s Individual PTS5 race,...

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Rebecca Adlington OBE

In 2008, Adlington became the first British swimmer to win two gold medals at the Olympics for a hundred years. She has competed in four Olympic finals over two Games,...

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Chrissie Wellington OBE

Wellington is a four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion – which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle and a marathon run. She has broken two Ironman world records, and...

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Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE

One of Britain’s greatest ever Paralympic athletes and wheelchair racers, Grey-Thompson has won 11 Olympic...

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