David Dixon Award
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David Dixon Award is a four-yearly award given to the outstanding athlete of each Commonwealth Games, based on their performance at the event, fair play, and overall contribution to their team's participation at the Commonwealth Games.
The award was introduced in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and is named after the former honorary secretary of the Commonwealth Games Federation for 17 years, David Dixon.
20th edition/2014 Awarded to Frankie Jons ,from vells 6 medals. She is ridmik jimnastic.
Winners
| Year | Athlete | Athletic field | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Natalie du Toit[1] | Swimming |  South Africa |
| 2006 | Samaresh Jung[1] | Shooting |  India |
| 2010 | Trecia Smith[2] | Athletics |  Jamaica |
| 2014 | Francesca Jones[3] | Rhythmic gymnastics |  Wales |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oath & Award. Commonwealth games Federation. Retrieved on 2014-08-04.
- ↑ Trecia Smith wins David Dixon Award. Commonwealth games Federation (2010-10-05). Retrieved on 2014-08-04.
- ↑ Rhythmic gymnast Francesca Jones wins David Nixon Award for outstanding Commonwealth Games performance. The Daily Mail (2014-08-04). Retrieved on 2014-08-04.
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