Laureus World Sports Awards 2024: A Night to Remember
In a star-studded ceremony Monday, the Laureus World Sports Awards honored the biggest names in sport for feats that inspired fans around the globe.
Simone Biles was crowned Sportswoman of the Year after capturing three gold medals and a silver at the Paris Olympics, cementing her status as the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history.
Mondo Duplantis, the Swedish pole vault phenom, took Sportsman of the Year. He not only defended his Olympic title but also raised his own world record twice in a season of record-breaking highs.
Real Madrid claimed Team of the Year honors following their triumph in both La Liga and the Champions League. Their blend of youth and experience captivated football fans from Madrid to Melbourne.
Teenage Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal earned the Breakthrough Player Award, dazzling defenders and announcing herself as one of the game’s brightest rising stars.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal received the Sporting Icon Award for a career defined by resilience and record-equalling Grand Slam titles, while surfing great Kelly Slater accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of riding waves and pushing the sport forward.
Rebeca Andrade was named Comeback of the Year after overcoming ACL injuries to win three Olympic medals in Paris, including gold on floor. And British mountain biker Tom Pidcock earned the Action Sportsperson Award by claiming back-to-back cyclo-cross Olympic titles—even after a race puncture threatened his streak.
This lineup of champions shows how sport can inspire young global citizens, spark innovation in training, and unite communities from G20 capitals to digital nomad hotspots. These stories of excellence and resilience remind us why we watch, why we play, and why we believe anything is possible.
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Biles, Duplantis and Real Madrid win Laureus World Sports Awards
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