Laureus World Sports Awards: A look back at the 2016 winners
FP Sports
• August 18, 2017, 18:08:49 IST
Here are some of the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2016.
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Novak Djokovic who won the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ for the third time in 2016 after winning three Grand Slams – Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open – in 2015. Reuters
Serena Williams claimed the Sportswoman of the Year award for winning Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon in 2015. Reuters
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Former Formula One racer Niki Lauda poses with his Lifetime award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2016. Reuters
New Zealand's All Blacks won the team of the year award following their Rugby World Cup victory. Reuters
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American golfer Jordan Spieth, who won the US Masters and the US Open, claimed the Breakthrough of the Year award. Reuters
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