Paris 2024 Women’s Quadruple Sculls and Lauren Rowles shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards
Now in its 37th year, the awards (partnered with Citi) will honour and celebrate the exceptional contributions of women to sport at all levels.
Team of the Year
The TeamGB Women’s Quadruple Sculls won an outstanding gold in a photo finish against the Dutch crew by 0.15 seconds at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The historic win of Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw made them the first crew to secure Olympic gold for Great Britain in the boat class, concluding their 2024 Olympiad as reigning World, European, and Olympic champions.
The Team of the Year is open to public vote.
Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year
Lauren Rowles MBE made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming rowing’s first three-time Paralympic gold medalist, winning the PR2 Mixed Double Sculls event alongside teammate Gregg Stevenson. Lauren has been unbeaten since the 2019 World Rowing Championships and, alongside Gregg, set the World Best Time in their Paris 2024 heat. Outside of rowing, Lauren is an active spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community and works to encourage and inspire children to get involved in sport.
Voting is open until 12pm on Wednesday, 27 November.
