Annalise sails ahead to win Sportswoman of the month

Sailing star Annalise Murphy has today been named The Irish Times / Irish Sports Council 'Sportswoman of the Month' for July, following her outstanding Olympic debut in London finishing in 4th overall; the best result for an Irish sailor since 1980.

The 22 year old, Rathfarnham native, narrowly missed out on earning an Olympic medal after four successive victories in London 2012. Murphy was one of four sailors fighting for a place on the podium in the Laser Radial class, but finished fourth overall.

This is Murphy's second time to win a Sportswoman award and she will battle it out against the other monthly winners in December 2012 for the overall Sportswoman of the year title.


Established in 2004, the aim of the Sportswoman of the Year awards is to recognize the abilities and achievements of women in Irish sports.

The awards run over a 12 month period, with the judges selecting a winner each month for her ability to excel at sport. From the 12 monthly winners, the overall Sportswoman of the Year is selected and announced in December. The winner is decided by a judging panel, which is represented by individuals from The Irish Times, RTة, and the Evening Herald.