Olympic Heroes Win Athlete of the Year Honours

Ljubljana, 22 December - Slovenia's field star Primoz Kozmus and swimming sensation Sara Isakovic have been selected Athletes of the Year in the men's and women's categories for 2008.

Ljubljana
Hammer thrower Primoz Kozmus, the men's athlete of the yea (right)r, received by President Damilo Tuerk.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Swimmer Sara Isakovic, the women's athlete of the yea (right)r, received by President Damilo Tuerk.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Swimmer Sara Isakovic, the women's athlete of the year.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Swimmer Sara Isakovic, the women's athlete of the year.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing
Primoz Kozmus became Slovenia's first-ever Olympic gold medal winner in track and field.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Sara Isakovic won Slovenia's first ever Olympic medal in swimming.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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