COOKE WINS TRANSWORLD SPORT TITLE

Nicole Cooke Olympic Games 2008 gold medal

Nicole Cooke has been awarded the Transworld Sport Female Athlete of the Year title in recognition of her remarkable achievements in 2008.

Cooke, who succeeded tennis player Justine Henin Hardenne to the title, was awarded the accolade by the popular Channel 4 sports programme, whilst Usain Bolt took the men's title.

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