Women’s Health’s I Support Women In Sport winners include Chloe Esposito, Michelle Payne, Ella Nelson

CHLOE Esposito’s winning streak has continued after winning gold at the Rio Olympic Games.

CHLOE Esposito’s winning streak has continued.

Esposito’s gold medal moment at the Rio Olympics scored her a nod for moment of the year at Women’s Health’s I Support Women In Sport awards.

Chloe Esposito and Ella Nelson are dominating in their respective sport which was once dominated by males. Picture: Richard Dobson

“For me to be the first Australian in history to stand on the gold podium, particularly as a woman in a male dominated sport, was surreal and amazing,” she told Confidential at Carriageworks.

“I’m over the moon for my small sport is getting so much more attention now.”

Eleven awards were handed out last night, including a Hall of Fame honour for former pro surfer Layne Beachley.

Rower Kim Brennan was named sports woman of the year while jockey Michelle Payne took home the reader’s choice award.

Kim Brennan was named sports woman of the year after winning gold in rowing at the Rio Games. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Michelle Payne won the reader’s choice award. Picture: Colleen Petch

The Australian Women’s Sevens rugby team were named team of the year, Anna Meares won leadership legend, Katie Page was named person of sporting influence and Ella Nelson one to watch after her year in athletics.

“This was a really big year for me; it really put me on the map and I’ve been overwhelmed with the support and attention from younger girls who have told me I’ve inspired them,” Nelson said.

“It’s a big thing to be recognised as a female making waves in a male dominated sport.”

Esposito, Nat Conway and Nelson. Picture: Richard Dobson

Singer Natalie Conway performed at the event.

“I understand what it’s like to turn your passion into career,” she said, adding: “It takes a certain type of person to have the motivation and discipline required for a career in sport.”