Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award Goes to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Award Winner
Jamaica Observer- Jamaica’s multiple World and Olympic Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the winner of the prestigious Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award.
Nomination
The Jamaican sprint queen topped five other nominees shortlisted for the award – the others being US 400 meters hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone; Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek; Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas; US alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and US swimmer Katie Ledecky.
Record-Breaking Season
It’s Fraser-Pryce’s first time winning the award in her sixth nomination, which comes on the heels of her record-breaking season in which she claimed her fifth world 100m title and her fifth Diamond League trophy.
The 10-time world champion ran a world-leading 10.62 seconds and a historic seven sub-10.70 races in the event this season, the most by any woman in the history of athletics.
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award
In the meantime, Argentine football legend Lionel Messi was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, the maestro having led his country to a third World Cup last December.
Messi beat out the likes of Dutch driver Max Verstappen; PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe; NBA star Steph Curry; tennis star Rafael Nadal and pole vault maestro Armand Mondo Duplantis to win the award.
Conclusion
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s win is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft. Her record-breaking season and numerous accolades make her a worthy recipient of the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award.
FAQs
Q: Who is the winner of the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award?
A: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica’s multiple World and Olympic Champion.
Q: Who were the other nominees for the award?
A: US 400 meters hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone; Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek; Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas; US alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and US swimmer Katie Ledecky.
Q: Who was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year?
A: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi.