Athlete Olive Loughnane crowned Sportswoman of the Year

World race-walking silver medallist, Olive Loughnane was crowned The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Year 2009’ today for her performance at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin earlier this year.

The 33- year-old was presented with her award by Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen at a gala awards ceremony in Dublin where 14 other sport stars were recognised for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.