Oakley athletes make waves at SA Sports Awards

On a night of crowning glory for all South African athletes alike, Oakley athletes represented themselves well, hauling in a fair deal of the prizes. It was a night to savour the victories of our national champions, and it was without surprise that Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos was crowned Sports Star of the Year at the SA Sports Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday evening.

(Oakley athletes in bold)The 20-year-old clinched the top accolade ahead of last year’s winner, cricketer Hashim Amla, swimmers Natalie du Toit and Cameron van der Burgh, athletes Caster Semenya and Oscar Pistorius, Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga Nomvete and Protea wicket-taker Vernon Philander.

 

Philander claimed the Sportsman of the Year trophy following a prolific debut test season where he became the second fastest man to take 50 wickets in the history of cricket.

 

Rowing SA was one of the big winners on the evening as they scooped three awards with president Wimpie du Plessis named Administrator of the Year and the sporting code taking the Federation of the Year award.

 

The Olympic gold medal winning South African men’s coxless lightweight fours rowing team of Sizwe Ndlovu, Matthew Britain, John Smithand James Thompson walked away with the Team of the Year award.

 

The Sportsman of the Year with Disability went to Pistorius, who this year made history by competing at both the Olympics and Paralympics.

 

Sports Star of the Year: Chad le Clos (Swimming)

 

Sportsman of the Year: Vernon Philander (Cricket)

 

Sportswoman of the Year: Caster Semenya (Athletics)

 

Coach of the Year: Joseph Mkhonza (Football).

 

Sportswoman of the Year with Disability: Natalie du Toit (Swimming)

 

Sportsman of the Year with Disability: Oscar Pistorius (Athletics)

 

Federation of the Year: Rowing

 

Team of the Year: Rowing