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Sport awards finalists announced

CBR Sport Award finalist Vanessa Low flies towards gold medal success in the women’s long jump with a world record leap at the Paris Olympics. (Drew Chislett/AAP PHOTOS)

The finalists for the 2024 CBR Sport Awards have been revealed ahead of the awards event on November 27.

The award finalists, in no particular order, are:

Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport
Jay Vine – cycling
James Turner – athletics
Michael Matthews – cycling

Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport
Nikki Ayers – rowing
Jade Melbourne – basketball
Rebecca Henderson – mountain Bike

Athlete of the Year – Para Sport

Vanessa Low – athletics
Nikki Ayers – rowing
James Turner – athletics

Team of the Year
Canberra Brave – Ice Hockey
Invictus Dragon Boat Women’s Crew – Dragon Boat
ACT U19’s Men’s Team – Rugby Union

Rising Star
Lauren Bates – cycling
Cameron Myers – athletics
Ajak Nyuon – basketball

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