Athelete of the Year Snowsport 2008/2009

Zoe Gillings received an early Christmas present today when she learned she had been awarded the British Olympic Association (BOA) Athlete of the Year (Snowsport) 2008/09for the second year running. Zoe has had what can only be described as an incredible return to World Class form following her career threatening injury in 2005 where she was told she would never Snowboard again.

This award seemingly goes to confirm that Zoe Is Britains best hope of a Snowsport medal at the Olympic games in 2010; Zoe is currently ranked 6th in the World and has firmly set her sights on winning the Gold medal.

Zoe commented earlier today, “Im absolutely stoked that i have won it again, it was a great honour to win it last year but now for the second year running, i have a really big grin on my face! It wont last long though, im starting training on Sunday (28/12) so im going to enjoy it while i can.”

Sir Clive Woodward, The BOA Elite Performance Directors commented, "The presentation of the Olympic Athlete of the Year Award recognises the drive, determination and commitment of elite athletes across all of our Olympic sports as they strive to achieve their goals in the International sporting arena."

Zoe will head to Bad Gastein (Austria) for the second European leg of the World Cup tour on January 10th. For more information please visit Zoes website:- www.zoegillings.com.

Paolo