Alongside football luminaries like Alessandro Del Piero and Olympic champions such as Lindsey Vonn, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in sports. Djokovic's fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year title highlighted his tennis dominance, while Bonmatí made history as the first footballer to win the Sportswoman of the Year Award. Bellingham's breakthrough performance for Real Madrid earned him recognition, and Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics after a hiatus was honored with the Comeback of the Year Award. Additionally, Arisa Trew, Diede de Groot, and Fundación Rafa Nadal were recognized for their remarkable contributions to sports. The Laureus Awards underscored excellence across various athletic disciplines and celebrated individuals and organizations making a positive impact beyond the playing field.
2024 LAUREUS AWARDS: FULL LIST OF WINNERS
2024 LAUREUS AWARDS: FULL LIST OF WINNERS
• Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award: Novak Djokovic
• Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Aitana Bonmatí
• Laureus World Team of the Year Award: Spain Women’s Football Team
• Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Jude Bellingham
• Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Simone Biles
• Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Arisa Trew
• Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Diede de Groot
• Laureus Sport for Good Award: Fundación Rafa Nadal