HAYLEY TOPS IN SWANSEA A THIRD TIME


14:00 - 27 September 2003

Hayley Tullett is the City of Swansea Sportsperson of the Year for the third time in five years. The announcement was made at the City of Swansea sports awards dinner at the Brangwyn Hall last night.

The British international 1,500 metre runner was the judges' choice after winning the European indoor title in
Leipzig, finishing second in the Europa Cup in June and winning the AAA title in July.

Since nominations closed, Tullett, who now lives in Knaphill in
Sussex, has won a bronze medal in the world championships in Paris.

Award winners:

Senior Sportsperson: Hayley Tullet (athletics - Swansea Harriers); Junior Male: Ricky Owen (Gwent Amateur Boxing Club); Junior Female: Non Stanford (athletics - Swansea Harriers).

Senior Disabled sportsperson of the year: Neil Prior (cricket - South Wales Dragons); Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year: Daniel Bendle (soccer - Swansea Bravehearts). Senior Team: Pennard Golf Club Ladies; Junior Team:
Swansea Gymnastic Club; School Team: Bishop Gore under-16 Netball Team. Coach of the year: Gary Richards (soccer - Swansea Bravehearts).