Laureus World Sports Awards: A look back at the 2017 winners
Here are some of the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2017.
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Usain Bolt was named the 2017 Laureus Sportsman of the Year following his outstanding performances in 2016 Rio Olympics. Reuters
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Simone Biles claimed the 2017 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award after winning four gold medals in 2016 Olympics, an American record for most gold medals in women’s gymnastics in a single edition. Reuters
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Chicago Cubs’ first Major League Baseball World Series victory in 108 years won them the Laureus Team of the Year Award. Reuters
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Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all-time, won Comeback of the Year after he returned to swimming and scooped five more gold medals. Reuters
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Germany’s Nico Rosberg was presented with the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award after winning the Formula One World Championship in 2016. Reuters


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