The field of sportspeople for the 2019 Tasmanian Athlete of the Year award has been narrowed, with six of the state's best competitors named as finalists.
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Featuring an array of athletes from the second-most capped Australian hockey player in history to a current swimming world record holder, five of the six selected were crowned world champions in their chosen fields throughout the year.
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Often reaching the pinnacle of their chosen sport together, Baker and Cure stood at the top of the podium as world champions in the team pursuit while finishing second partnering each other in the madison.
Hawe's women's rowing four took home the world championships and remained undefeated at the regatta while also winning the world rowing cup 3.
The winner will be announced at a function in November with the decision based off their achievements from November 2018 to October 2019.
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