Laureus World Sports Awards: A look back at the 2017 winners

FP Sports • August 19, 2017, 16:23:25 IST

Here are some of the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2017.

Usain Bolt was named the 2017 Laureus Sportsman of the Year following his outstanding performances in 2016 Rio Olympics. Reuters

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

Chicago Cubs’ first Major League Baseball World Series victory in 108 years won them the Laureus Team of the Year Award. Reuters

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

Germany’s Nico Rosberg was presented with the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award after winning the Formula One World Championship in 2016. Reuters