A silver medalist at London 2012 and gold medalist at Beijing 2008, Ohuruogu won her second 400m World Championship title in Moscow this year, breaking the national record in the process.

WSFF Chief Executive, Ruth Holdaway, commented:

"Christine's outstanding athletic achievements make her a worthy holder of the title Sportswoman of the Year. Clearly the decision to select a single winner from amongst such a strong shortlist will have been incredibly difficult and every single one of the nominated athletes deserves credit for their contribution in another incredible year for women's sport in the UK.

"After the fantastic breakthroughs enjoyed in 2012, it is brilliant to see so many inspirational athletes continuing to demonstrate the depth and breadth of talent which exists in women's sport. Their accomplishments will leave a lasting legacy.

"WSFF is delighted to be supporting the Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year Awards and we would like to offer our congratulations to all the winners and nominees on their awards and all that they do to demonstrate the strength of women's sport across the country.

"The Sunday Times deserves great credit for their continued commitment to this vital platform for women's sport, as does Sky Sports for their work in bringing this year's ceremony to a broadcast audience."

Also recognised for their achievements were: England Netball (Team of the Year), Becky James (Young Sportswoman of the Year), Rimla Akhtar (Community Award Winner), Amy Marren (Disability Sports Person of the Year), Professor Sarah Springman (Lifetime Achievement Award) & Sarah Winckless (Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration).

This year marks the 26th annual awards ceremony with Ohuruogu joining past winners including 2012 Sportswoman of the Year Jessica Ennis, 2010 champion Maggie Alphonsi and 2007 award winner Victoria Pendleton.