Yasmin Ingham and Sir Mark Cavendish picked up the sportsman and sportswoman gongs at this year’s Isle of Man Sports Awards.
As well as winning sportsman of the year, Sir Mark was also presented with a lifetime achievement award.
They were presented with their awards by special guest and two-time Olympian Georgia Taylor-Brown MBE presented their awards.
Tennis star Billy Harris was awarded Ambassador of the Year after a breakthrough year that saw him break into the top 100 men’s players in the world having reached the main draw at Wimbledon.
He also became the first Manx tennis player to represent Great Britain it the Davis Cup.
The Isle of Man continues to punch above its weight in the sporting arena.
Andy Varnom, Chair of Isle of Man Sport
Sir Cav
The Manx Missile was presented with his awards at the Villa Marina where plans to rebrand the raceway at the NSC, where he started racing as a young boy, in honour of his immense legacy were unveiled to sports fans.
The GOAT won a staggering 165 professional races in a glittering career, spanning two decades, including a record breaking 35 stages at the Tour de France.
He also won the final race of his career in Singapore before retiring from in November.
It’s such an amazing feeling – it is very, very special to receive these awards. I am so grateful and really excited to see the plans for the NSC, which is a very special place for me.”
Sir Mark Cavendish
Winners
Andy Varnom, Chair of Isle of Man Sport, said: “How remarkable to have Tour de France winners, Olympians and Grand Slam tennis players take to the stage and fly our flag proudly on the World stage.”
Minister Daphne Caine said: “It has been an extremely memorable evening celebrating the immense talent of the Isle of Man’s outstanding athletes and teams, along with the people that help them to fulfil their potential.”
Full list of winners:
· Sportsman of the Year: Sir Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
· Sportswoman of the Year: Yasmin Ingham (Equestrian)
· Lifetime Achievement: Sir Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
· Disability Sportsperson: Evie Roberts (Equestrian)
· Administrator: Niamh Goddard (Hockey)
· Isle of Man Ambassador: Billy Harris (Tennis)
· Sports Coach: Elliot Baxter (Cycling
· Under 21 Sportsman: Regan Corrin Athletics
· Under 21 Sportswoman, (Suntera)
· Veteran Sportsperson: Christa Cain (Athletics)
· Team: Ryan and Callum Crowe (Motorsport)
· Courage & Inspiration Award: Rory Turner (Athletics)
· Special Achievement: Nikki Arthur and Orran Smith (Athletics)
· Sports Leaders Award: Abigail Harvey
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