Jamie Anderson wins ESPY for Female Action Sports Athlete of the Year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:14pm
Olympic Gold medalist Jamie Anderson of Meyers won the ESPY Wednesday night for Best Female Action Sport Athlete, her third year winning an award honoring the nation's top athletes.
The Sierra-at-Tahoe snowboarder took to Instagram after the ceremony in Los Angeles. "So thankful on so many levels," Anderson said. "I wouldn't be where I am today without the love, support & encouragement of my family, friends & of course my sponsors! Thanks for making my Dreams a reality! Unbelievably grateful."
Anderson previously won the award for Best Female Action Sport Athlete in 2012 and 2014, and an additional award in 2014 for Best U.S. Female Olympian.
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