Laureus Awards 2024 Nominees Unveiled: Messi, Djokovic, Biles, Shiffrin Lead the Pack
Vineet Chopra
28 Feb 2024: The anticipation for the prestigious 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards reaches fever pitch as the nominees are unveiled, setting the stage for an electrifying event scheduled for April 22 in Madrid, Spain. Announced on Monday (February 26), the nominations boast a star-studded lineup of sports icons, Olympic champions, and distinguished athletes across various categories.
Leading the charge are renowned figures including Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic, Simone Biles, and Mikaela Shiffrin, all vying for recognition at the illustrious awards ceremony.
With over 1,300 members of Laureus’ esteemed global media panel participating in the selection process, the nominees represent a diverse and inclusive array of sporting excellence on a global scale.
Messi, the recipient of the 2023 World Sportsman of the Year award, returns as a formidable contender, joined by tennis maestro Novak Djokovic, lauded for his triumphant three tennis Grand Slam titles in 2023. Also making waves are pole vault virtuoso Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis and athletics sensation Noah Lyles, both celebrated for their exceptional achievements.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the record-breaker in Alpine Skiing’s World Cup 2023, shines in the World Sportswoman of the Year shortlist, alongside track luminaries Shericka Jackson, Faith Kipyegon, and Sha’Carri Richardson, as well as football World Cup victor Aitana Bonmatí and French Open tennis champion Iga Swiatek.
Simone Biles, the epitome of resilience and excellence, emerges as a dominant force in the World Comeback of the Year category, showcasing her extraordinary return to artistic gymnastics with four World Championships gold medals after a two-year hiatus.
Olympic luminaries such as Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang and British runner Josh Kerr grace the World Breakthrough of the Year category, while the World Action Sportsperson of the Year category celebrates the achievements of Olympic stars including Rayssa Leal and Bethany Shriever.
As excitement builds for the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards, previous winners Lionel Messi and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stand as beacons of athletic achievement, embodying the indomitable spirit of sporting excellence.
