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| Michelle Kwan Photo by Paul Harvath |
(12/10/04) — 2004 U.S. champion Michelle Kwan is one of 24 athletes nominated for the United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year award. The award is the culmination of the academy's yearlong Athlete of the Month program, which recognizes the accomplishments of men and women in any sport around the globe. Voting for the award is open to the general public until Dec. 24, and the winners will be announced on Christmas day.
As in years past, the male or female athlete receiving the most votes will be named the academy's Athlete of the Year. Past winners include Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, Annika Sorenstam and Tiger Woods. In addition to the overall Athlete of the Year, a Female Athlete of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year will also be selected.
"Opening the vote to a worldwide audience is exciting because we will receive feedback from a wide range of sports fans who will ultimately decide which athlete is the best of the best," said Mark Wetzel, the academy's director of communications. "This year's ballot is exceptionally strong because of the Summer Olympic Games, so for anyone who participates, the decision will be tough."
The United States Sports Academy is an independent, nonprofit institution offering sports-specific programs to students, teachers and administrators around the world.
To vote for the athlete of the year, visit the academy's web site.
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