NOSSportswoman of the Year
NOS Sport•vandaag, 21:50
Sifan Hassan has been named Sportswoman of the Year for the third time at the NOC*NSF Sports Gala in Papendal. The athlete previously received the prize in 2019 and 2021. With her third title, she tied with swimmer Ada Kok and cyclist Marianne Vos. Only figure skater Sjoukje Dijkstra and cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel have won more often, six times each.
“I am very happy to be here, a wonderful moment,” said Hassan, after she was presented with the prize by chef de mission Pieter van den Hoogenband.
31-year-old Hassan crowned her Olympic mission with gold in the marathon in Paris. She was the fastest in the final sprint against world record holder Tigst Assefa. The Dutch finished in 2.22.55 and was ahead of the Ethiopian by three seconds.
Who chooses the sports awards of the year?
The shortlists with all nominees were drawn up last month by sports umbrella organization NOC*NSF, the NOS and the chairman of the professional jury, former volleyball player Bas van de Goor. The professional jury then selected the nominees.
In addition to the chairman, the professional jury consists of Ellen van Langen, Arjen Robben, Femke Heemskerk, Bettine Vriesekoop, Jelmar Bos, Toon Gerbrands, Marcel Geestman and Lisette van der Geest.
Top athletes chose their favorites via a digital vote on December 9 and 10. That vote counted for 50 percent of the result, the votes of the professional jury determined the other 50 percent.
Hassan also won bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters on the athletics track in Paris. She became the first woman to combine these distances on the track with the Olympic marathon, a unique trilogy.
In this election, Hassan was preferred to last year’s winner, athlete Femke Bol. Rower Karolien Florijn, sailor Marit Bouwmeester and swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal were also nominated.
Para Sportswoman of the Year: Fleur Jong
Fleur Jong received the prize of Para Sportswoman of the Year. The 29-year-old athlete, who celebrated her birthday yesterday, won the 100 meters and the long jump at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
NOSParasportswoman of the Year
She followed in the footsteps of wheelchair tennis player Diede de Groot. Table tennis player Kelly van Zon, shot putter Lara Baars and swimmer Liesette Bruinsma were also nominated this year.
