Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has added one other accolade to her already glittering assortment after turning into 2023 Laureus Sportswoman of the 12 months.
The 36-year-old Jamaican sprinter was rewarded on the Laureus Awards ceremony in Paris (Might 8) for a outstanding 2022 that noticed her win a record-breaking fifth world 100m title, world 200m and 4x100m silver medals and a fifth dash Diamond League crown.
It was a very historic season for Fraser-Pryce as she additionally turned the primary lady to run seven sub-10.7 instances in a single yr, clocking wind authorized marks of 10.67, 10.67, 10.67, 10.66, 10.67, 10.62 and 10.65.
In being topped Sportswoman of the 12 months, Fraser-Pryce beat fellow observe and discipline star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, footballer Alexia Putellas, tennis star Iga Świątek, swimmer Katie Ledecky and alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin.
🏆 @realshellyannfp is the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the 12 months.
The Mommy Rocket prolonged her phenomenal legacy on the observe final yr by profitable a fifth @WorldAthletics 100m title and a fifth @Diamond_League trophy. #Laureus23 pic.twitter.com/JLoNN23qPu
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) Might 8, 2023
“I used to be thrilled to be nominated alongside such inspiring feminine athletes,” Fraser-Pryce mentioned. “To win this award, voted for by a few of the best sportsmen and ladies of all time, is simply superb.
“That is the sixth time I’ve been nominated on this class, so to lastly maintain the Laureus statuette in my arms is without doubt one of the best honours of my profession.
“When athletes have the highlight, it’s essential the instance we set is the perfect it may be. We’ve a duty to affect the subsequent technology in a constructive manner and that’s what the Laureus Awards are all about.”
This award might be additional particular for the “Pocket Rocket” as Laureus acknowledges athletes from all sports activities and never simply athletics.
Earlier observe and discipline stars to say the prize have included: Elaine Thompson-Herah (2022), Jessica Ennis (2013), Yelena Isinbayeva (2007 and 2009), Kelly Holmes (2004) Cathy Freeman (2001) and naturally Usain Bolt (2009, 2010, 2013 and 2017).
🏆 Catherine Debrunner is the 2023 Laureus World Sportsperson of the 12 months with a Incapacity.
A glittering yr in 2022 noticed Catherine dominate on the highway and the observe, with main race victories and gorgeous world data. #Laureus23 pic.twitter.com/WYHIGsZh4N
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) Might 8, 2023
Fraser-Pryce wasn’t the one athletics star to be recognised by Laureus within the French capital as Catherine Debrunner was named Sportsperson of 12 months with Incapacity.
The 28-year-old Swiss athlete had a spectacular 2022 and noticed her set 4 world data within the T53 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m.
Debrunner then went on to win her debut marathon in Berlin and adopted it up with victory in London seven days later.
The Laureus Awards had been first established in 1999 to honour people and groups from the sporting world.
The awards assist the work of Laureus Sport for Good, which helps over 160 neighborhood initiatives in additional than 40 international locations.
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