Olympic boxer celebrates Manx sporting talent

Thursday, 24 March 2016 00:00

Olympic boxer Audley Harrison is visiting the Island to celebrate Manx sporting achievement.

Last night saw Tim Kneale pick up Sportsman of the Year and Catherine Reid collected the Sportswoman of the Year at the Isle of Man Sports Awards.

Audley met some of the rising stars in Manx sport including Alex Bregazzi who has a shot at this year's Olympics and Charlotte Atkinson who won eight gold medals at the Island Games last year.

He handed out various awards last night night, he says he's impressed with the Island's sense of community and the way we support our athletes:

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