Djokovic, Cheruiyot take top honours
LONDON, England – Novak Djokovic and Vivian Cheruiyot received top prizes at the 13th annual Laureus World Sports Awards – the premier honours on the international sporting calendar – which were announced Monday evening at the Awards Ceremony in the heart of London at Central Hall, Westminster. Djokovic was named the Laureus World Sportsman-of-the-Year and Cheruiyot received the Laureus World Sportswoman-of-the-Year. Surfer Kelly Slater, the only American to win an award, took the Laureus World Action Sportsperson-of-the-Year category.
This marks his fourth Laureus Award, equalling the record of Roger Federer, the only other four-time winner.
The Laureus World Sports Academy, the ultimate sports jury composed of 47 of the greatest athletes in the world, selected the winners.
The red carpet sizzled with global figures from sport and Hollywood including Luke Wilson, Thandie Newton, Lennox Lewis and Bar Rafaeli. The Awards Ceremony was hosted by actor Clive Owen.
Proceeds from the Laureus World Sports Awards directly benefit and underpin the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which supports 91 community sports projects across the globe (including projects in the U.S.).
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is a global leader in research, expertise and best practice in supporting grassroots programmes around the world.
The members of the Laureus World Sport Academy volunteer their time to act as the driving force for the Laureus charity.