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Laura Kenny named Sportswoman of the Year

Olympic champion Laura Kenny has been named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year Credit: Press Association

Harlow born Olympic gold medallist Laura Kenny has been named the 2016 Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.

Cyclist Kenny won team pursuit and omnium gold during the summer taking her overall tally of Olympic Golds to four.

The 24-year-old beat fellow cyclist Sarah Storey, and Jade Jones, who successfully defended her Olympic taekwondo title, to the prize.