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David Dixon Award

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David Dixon Award is named after the former honorary secretary of the Commonwealth Games Federation for 17 years, David Dixon.

It is given to the outstanding athlete of each of the Commonwealth Games based on their performance at the Commonwealth Games, fair play, and overall contribution to their team’s participation at the Commonwealth Games. The award was introduced in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Winners of the David Dixon Award

Year Athlete Athletic field Country
2002 Natalie du Toit Swimmer  South Africa
2006 Samaresh Jung Shooter  India
2010 Trecia Smith Triple Jump Athlete  Jamaica

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