It’s been a whirlwind year for Candace Parker.

She led Tennessee to a second straight national championship in women’s basketball, was the first pick in the WNBA draft, took the league’s MVP and rookie of the year awards, and helped the U.S. win a fourth-straight Olympic gold medal.

Now Parker has been selected female athlete of the year by members of The Associated Press.

“Wow, that’s amazing,” the 22-year-old Parker said. “It’s been a great year from so many standpoints. I haven’t really had a chance to sit back and let it all sink in.”

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