Nicola Tuthill was honoured as the Echo Sportswoman of the Year after a 2025 to remember when she impressed on the European and World stage. Tuthill was selected as the 19th winner of the prestigious award where the most talented female athletes in Rebel county are recognised. Tuthill added silver medals at the European Athletics U23 Championships and the World University Games in Germany. Tuithill won her first Irish senior hammer title in 2020 at the age of 16 and finished eighth at the World Athletics U20 Championships. "It's incredible to be recognised locally because that type of support sets you on the path in the first place.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 10:20 UTC