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What was the other award Penny received in 2016 apart from Canada's top female athlete?

  • Canadian Press team of the year

  • Nobel Peace Prize

  • Pulitzer Prize

  • Man Booker Prize

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Penny Oleksiak was named Canada's top female athlete in 2016. She also received the Canadian Press team of the year award for her role on the Canadian women's swimming team. Oleksiak won four gold medals at the Rio Olympics, setting a new Olympic record in the 100-metre freestyle. She is the youngest Canadian to win four gold medals at a single Olympics.
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