The Laureus award for the best athlete in 2021 went to Max Verstappen.
The Dutchman became the champion of Formula 1, ending the dominance of Lewis Hamilton...
"I am very grateful to the Laureus Academy. This award is not just for me, but for the whole team behind me and working hard to give me a chance to win," said Verstappen.
The best athlete of the year is Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Hera.
The award for the team of the year went to the Italian football team, which became the European champion.
The award for special success on the field went to Bayern player Robert Lewandowski, who scored 41 goals for Bayern last season.
Tennis player Ema Radukanu received the award for the biggest breakthrough of the year after winning the 2021 US Open.
And the award for comeback of the year goes to skater Skye Brown, who after a skull fracture took part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo and won a bronze medal.
Valentino Rossi, the legendary motorcyclist, is the sports icon of the year.
"Doctor" ended his career in 2021.
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