Distance runner Lt Kate Olding (Int Corps) added another individual accolade to her haul as she was named UK armed forces sportswoman of the year.
The officer collected the army equivalent prize in November in recognition of a stellar season on track and road. She became Inter-Services champion in the marathon, as well as the 10,000, 5,000 and 1,500 metres, and won the English Championships over 5,000 metres.
“I feel really honoured to be here in the first place, and the award is a huge bonus,” said Olding during the UKAF Sports Awards ceremony.
Elsewhere, the army men’s rugby union squad were named team of the year following a nail-biting clash with the Royal Navy at Twickenham last season. They overcame a 29-5 half-time deficit to win 43-42 at the death and went on to become Inter-Services champions.
