Olympic triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown should be the special guest at Isle of Man Sports Awards at Villa Marina on February 27.
The 30 -year -old Manchester man, who obtained medals at the Olympic Games in Paris and Tokyo respectively in 2024 and 2020, said that she was “really excited” to be invited.
Taylor-Brown said: “I can’t wait to meet athletes and dive into the island’s sports culture for a few days.”
The star of the Tour de France Sir Mark Cavendish, the Olympic equestrian Yasmin Ingham and the beginner of Wimbledon, Billy Harris, are among those named for prices.
“Deep sports roots”
Taylor-Brown won a bronze medal in the mixed team relay for Great Britain at the Paris Olympic Games last summer.
She also obtained a silver medal in individual triathlon at the Tokyo 2020 Games, as well as a gold team with a mixed relay.
And she is a former world champion of triathlon and medalist of the Commonwealth Games.
Before the ceremony, she said: “It will be my first visit to the island of Man, but I am well aware of the deep sporting roots of the island.”
There are 14 nominees in the 11 price categories, including athletes and the sportswoman of the year, and the disability sportsman of the year.
The Minister of Education, Sport and Culture, Daphne Caine, said that she was “delighted” that the triathlete had accepted the invitation.
“I am convinced that all those who participate will gain precious information from their dedication, its resilience and its success,” she added.
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