Athlete of the year by the Academy “Laureus” in the fourth time became the Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt, ahead of the basketball players Stephen Curry and LeBron James, the British runner Mo Farah, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and the first racket of the world Andy Murray.
Women in the same category won by American gymnast Simone Bilz, which at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro managed to win four gold medals. Bails ahead of German tennis player Angelique Kerber, British cyclist Laura Trott, American runner Allyson Felix, American swimmer Katie Ledecky and Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson.
Other nominations Laureus World Sports Awards-2017:
Team of the year – “Chicago cubs” (baseball) – winners of major League baseball for the first time since 1908.
Breakthrough of the year – Nico Rosberg (motor racing) – the world champion in the class Formula-1.
Comeback of the year – Michael Phelps (swimming) – four-time winner of the Olympic games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
The spirit of sports – FC “Lester” is the sensational champion of England for the 2015-2016 season.
Sports inspiration – the team of refugees at the Olympic games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
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