Sport Bay of Plenty People's Choice 2016

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Athlete Profiles

Callum Gilbert - Canoe Slalom

Tauranga paddler Callum Gilbert has had a fantastic year of competition at home and abroad, culminating in a win at the New Zealand Open Championships.

Ashley Roozendaal - Waka Ama

Waka Ama extraordinaire Ashley Roozendaal has made quite a splash on the scene in the past twelve months and won multiple gold medals at the Sprint Nationals.

Ben Cochrane - Surf Life Saving

Omanu Surf Life Saving Club's Ben Cochrane has had quite the year including competing in Japan and winning the 25KM Mount Monster event in Mount Maunganui.

Isaac Te Aute - Rugby Sevens

Rotorua Rugby prodigy Isa Te Aute had his skill, talent and hard work rewarded with call ups to the All Black Sevens squad.

Amy Robinson - Hockey & Athletics

Last year's People's Choice winner Amy Robinson makes the list again in 2016 with multiple achievements including a silver medal in the National Open Women's 400m hurdles.

Frances Davies - Hockey

Hockey player Frances Davies was selected in numerous representative teams over the last year including the gold medal winning Midlands U21 women.

Sam Morrison - Equestrian

Sam Morrison and her trusty steed Biarritz continue to impress in equestrian circles with notable results at the New Zealand World Cup series.