The Laureus award is held annually to celebrate remarkable achievements in Sports throughout the year ranging from individual performance or team.
This year's was held in Malaysia and here are the winners of several categories.
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Sebastian Vettel established himself as one of the greatest drivers
of all-time with his fourth straight Formula One World
Championship, joining legends Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael
Schumacher and Alain Prost, who all won at least four times. At
just 26 years and 116 days, Vettel is the youngest ever four-time
champion. In 2013 he won 13 Grand Prix, including a record nine
straight victories.
of all-time with his fourth straight Formula One World
Championship, joining legends Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael
Schumacher and Alain Prost, who all won at least four times. At
just 26 years and 116 days, Vettel is the youngest ever four-time
champion. In 2013 he won 13 Grand Prix, including a record nine
straight victories.
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Missy Franklin was the sensation of Barcelona, becoming the first
woman in history to win six gold medals at a single World
Championships – three individual and three relay - at the age of
just 18. This followed her performance in the London Olympics
where she won four gold medals. She continues to refuse prize
money and endorsements so that she can maintain her amateur
status in college.
Missy Franklin was the sensation of Barcelona, becoming the first
woman in history to win six gold medals at a single World
Championships – three individual and three relay - at the age of
just 18. This followed her performance in the London Olympics
where she won four gold medals. She continues to refuse prize
money and endorsements so that she can maintain her amateur
status in college.
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Bayern Munich became the first club to complete the treble of
UEFA Champions League (their fifth win), Bundesliga and German
Cup. In the Bundesliga, they lost just one match and created a host
of records: most points in a season (91); highest winning points
margin (25); most wins (29); fewest goals conceded (18). Their
victory over CSKA Moscow in November was a record tenth
successive Champions League success.
Bayern Munich became the first club to complete the treble of
UEFA Champions League (their fifth win), Bundesliga and German
Cup. In the Bundesliga, they lost just one match and created a host
of records: most points in a season (91); highest winning points
margin (25); most wins (29); fewest goals conceded (18). Their
victory over CSKA Moscow in November was a record tenth
successive Champions League success.
While Tennis Player Rafael Nadal won the Come Back of the Year Award. There are also many more categories where Afghanistan Cricket team was rewarded and many others.
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