Olympic triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown is set to be the special guest at the annual Isle of Man Sports Awards at the Villa Marina 27 February.
The 30-year-old from Manchester, who secured medals at both the Paris and Tokyo Olympics in 2024 and 2020 respectively, said she was “really excited” to be invited.
Taylor-Brown said: “I can’t wait to meet the athletes and immerse myself in the island’s sporting culture for a few days.”
Tour de France star Sir Mark Cavendish, Olympic equestrian Yasmin Ingham and Wimbledon debutant Billy Harris are among those nominated for awards.
‘Deep sporting roots’
Taylor-Brown won a bronze medal in the mixed team relay for Great Britain at last summer’s Paris Olympics.
She also secured a silver medal in the individual triathlon at the Tokyo 2020 games, as well as a team gold in the mixed relay.
And she is a former Triathlon World champion and Commonwealth Games medallist.
Ahead of the ceremony, she said: “It will be my first visit to the Isle of Man, but I am well aware of the island’s deep sporting roots.”
There are 14 nominees across the 11 award categories, including Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, and Disability Sportsperson of the Year.
Education, Sport and Culture Minister Daphne Caine said she was “delighted” the triathlete had accepted the invitation.
“I am confident that everyone attending will gain valuable insights from her dedication, resilience, and success,” she added.
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