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Alex Winwood

Alex Winwood

2024
Sportsperson of the Year

Mr Alex Winwood is a proud Noongar man, born in Bunbury Western Australia. Alex is a world class boxer, having ranked high in several international boxing championships throughout his career. 

Starting in 2013, Alex’s has already had several impressive highlights in his boxing career. Alex participated in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and in multiple world championships. Alex is currently ranked 2nd in the world by the World Boxing Council, 5th by the International Boxing Federation, and 8th by the World Boxing Organisation. Alex is positioned to become the fastest Australian man to achieve the title of World Champion.

As well as being an exemplary sportsperson, Alex has become a role model for his community, often working with local schools to inspire students to pursue their interests. Alex’s deep connection to culture and pride in his heritage is communicated in everything he does. 

Alex is an ambitious, high-achieving person who is a pride to his community. 

 

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