Anna Meares wins Sports Woman of the Year
The two-time Olympic gold medallist achieved a record 11th world title at the World Track Cycling Championships in 2015.
In choosing Meares for a second time, Women's Health magazine editor Felicity Harley said the judging panel selected the person who had outshone other athletes. "Not just about sport, but also how she advocates women in sport," she said.
So proud to be named @womenshealthaus #iswis Female athlete of the year tonight. Sorry I couldn't be there! pic.twitter.com/GcGRpeoyJn
— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) October 27, 2015
Meares was unable to attend to accept the award as she is currently in Colombia preparing for a UCI track world cup.
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Full list of winners:
Women's Health Sports Woman of the Year - Anna Meares
Moment of the Year - Minjee Lee
Fair Fighter - Caroline Buchanan
Local Heroine - Jordan Mercer
Leadership Legend - Laura Geitz
A-Team of the Year - Diamonds
A-Team of the Year (special recognition) - Matildas
Person of Sporting Words - Amanda Shalala
One to Watch - Eleanor Patterson
Service to the Sport - Lydia Lassila
Contribution to the Community - Amna Karra-Hassan
Outstanding Woman in Sport - Ellyse Perry
Hall of Fame - Susie O'Neill