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Welcome along to Irish Mirror Sport’s live updates from the RTE Sport Awards.
There are plenty of interesting awards down for decision this evening, with the ceremony getting underway at 9:25pm.
Here’s a look at what RTE are saying about each of the nominees for the biggest one of the night – Sportsperson of the Year…
CIAN LYNCH
Limerick hurler Cian Lynch again brought sublime skill and scores to this year’s Championship. The Patrickswell midfielder hit six points as limerick defeated Cork in the Croke Park decider, his dominant display deservedly earning him the man-of-the-match award.
ELLEN KEANE
Para-Swimmer Ellen Keane won her first gold at her fourth Paralympics Games, claiming Ireland’s first medal in Tokyo. The 26-year-old took gold in the SB8 100m breaststroke with the best performance of her life.
JASON SMYTH
Ireland’s Jason Smyth added to his outstanding record at Paralympic Games, as he won gold for the sixth time after a dramatic T13 100m final. Competing at his fourth Games, after previous successes at Beijing, London and Rio, the Derry native edged the victory in a photo finish by just 0.01 seconds to cement his place amongst the Paralympic greats.
KATIE TAYLOR
Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor twice this year successfully defended her titles. Firstly, against long-time rival Natasha Jonas with a hard-fought points victory in Manchester, before seeing off American Jennifer Han with ease in Leeds. The Bray boxer has one more fight in 2021 before a potential super-fight with Amanda Serrano next spring.
KELLIE HARRINGTON
Portland Row boxer Kellie Harrington etched her name into the history books by winning gold in the lightweight boxing final in Tokyo. She delivered an exhibition of intelligent fighting to claim her unanimous decision victory over reigning world champion Beatriz Ferreira of Brazil on the final day of the Games.
LEONA MAGUIRE
Solheim Cup debutant Leona Maguire had a tournament to remember as Europe claimed a famous victory on US soil in Toledo. The Cavan women’s singles victory over Jennifer Kupcho gave her four-and-a-half points from five matches, a record for a rookie on either side, as Europe claimed a hard-fought 15-13 victory.
RACHAEL BLACKMORE
National Hunt jockey Rachael Blackmore twice made history this year. Firstly, with a stunning week at the Cheltenham Festival, where she was the first ever female to be crowned ‘Top Jockey’ with six wins, including in the Champion Hurdle with Honeysuckle. She then followed that up at Aintree, as she became the first female jockey to win the Randox Grand National with Minella Times.
VIKKI WALL
Meath’s Vikki Wall was named as the 2021 Senior Players’ Player of the Year after a superb attacking display for the Royal County. As her team claimed a first ever All-Ireland Senior title, the Dunboyne star scored 1-6 during the Championship, and produced a ‘Player of the Match’ performance in their famous final victory over Dublin.
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