RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year shortlist recognises landmark year for women's sport

Nicole Turner, Emma Duggan, and Rhasidat Adeleke.

The 2021 RTÉ Awards will recognise an unprecedented number of female sports stars as the shortlist for the Young Sportsperson of the Year award featured five women among the six nominees.

The shortlist marks another milestone to conclude a landmark year for women's sport, with six women among the eight nominees for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award, including favourites Rachael Blackmore and Kellie Harrington.