Nominated for best comeback of the year

Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Anja Stridsman of Umina has missed out on an award for best comeback of the year to swimmer Cate Campbell.

In the lead-up to the Games, Anja revealed she had struggled through the qualifying rounds with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her knee.

Less than six months out from the Games, she made the decision to undergo full ligament replacement surgery.

She went on to win the Women's 60kg Division at the Games.

Although swimmer Cate Campbell won the Australian Women's Health magazine's award, Anja said she was excited to have been considered for the prestigious award.

"I had the tremendous honour of attending the awards as a nominee.

"I'm amazed I have even been nominated for the award and I congratulate Cate Campbell on her win," Stridsman said.

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Anja Stridsman, Umina PCYC

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Reporter, Dilon Luke