West Vancouver's Christa Bortignon was named the female athlete of the year by World Masters Athletics following another golden performance at the WMA World Championships held last week in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The super senior won eight gold medals in the 75-79 age category, including a win over 15 other racers in the 100-m dash. Bortignon competes in sprints, jumps and throws and holds numerous age-group world records. She will receive her award at a gala scheduled for Nov. 16 in Monaco.
