Double world champion rower Sanita Puspure has been crowned The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2019. She went on to represent her country 65 times and was a member of the Ireland teams that won the 1977 Triple Crown and the 1983 Women’s Intercontinental Cup. “Exposure such as this, coupled with an increase in funding through Sport Ireland, will inspire and encourage participation in all sports and at all levels. I would like to acknowledge Sport Ireland and the Irish Times for staging these awards which recognise the incredible contribution of Irish women in sport. The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year awards is the perfect way to round-off an excellent year and fitting way to celebrate our wonderful athletes.

Source: The Irish Times December 20, 2019 15:22 UTC