NFL official Sarah Thomas makes history with Super Bowl appointment

'Her elite performance and commitment to excellence has earned her the right to officiate the Super Bowl'

Sarah Thomas will make history as the first woman to officiate at a Super Bowl. Picture: David Richard/AP

Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl after being named in the seven-strong crew for the game on February 7.

The NFL announced on Tuesday that Thomas will be the down judge in a group headed by referee Carl Cheffers.