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Jessica Ennis Voted Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus Awards

Description:Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis won the sportswoman of the year prize at the Laureus world sports awards in Brazil on Monday (March 11). Ennis dominated the hepathlon at the 2012 London Olympic Games, scoring 6,995 points - over 300 ahead of her nearest rival. The Briton, who featured on many of the posters advertising the 2012 games, told the audience of the pressure to win in front of home spectators. (0:50)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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