Sian Hurst receiving her certificate in Switzerland
Enniskillen athlete Sian Hurst has received the ‘Athlete of the Year’ award from the IWWF Europe and Africa.
She is the first Irish athlete ever to win this award.
Sian was presented with the award in Unterageri, Switzerland where 24 countries were represented, including Ireland. Each Europe Africa Council elects their Confederation Athlete of the Year based on their performances at major events.
Last Summer, at the Europe Africa Wakeboard Championships, Irish Team Rider Sian Hurst competed in the Open Ladies section.
She made history by performing the first ever Mobius Invert at these Europe Africa Championships where she also took the Gold Medal and again at Chill & Ride and was also selected to compete in the very prestigious World Cup Series.