Full list of nominees for Men's World Athlete of the year 2023 award

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :October 18, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Modified at :February 18, 2024 at 8:50 AM

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Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win gold at World Athletics Championships.

World Athletics has officially revealed its esteemed lineup of 11 nominees contending for the prestigious title of Men’s World Athlete of the Year 2023 award. Carefully selected by a distinguished panel of athletics experts from across the globe, these exceptional athletes have earned their spot due to remarkable performances witnessed at various events, including the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Diamond League meeting circuits, Label road races, and competitions spanning the globe.

Here’s the list of nominees selected for Men’s World Athlete of the year 2023 award:

Neeraj Chopra

World champion
Asian Games champion

Neeraj Chopra became the men’s javelin world champion earlier this year and finished second at the Diamond league finals. Soon, he finished the season by clinching gold at Asian Games 2023 with a season best throw – 88.88m.

Ryan Crouser

World champion
World record.

Ryan Crouser is an American shot putter who is the current world record holder in the event. He is also the defending Olympic champion.

Mondo Duplantis

World champion
Diamond League champion with a world record

Mondo Duplantis is a Swedish pole vaulter who is the current world record holder in the event. He has won a total of 50 meets taken part so far.

Soufiane El Bakkali

World champion
Undefeated in six finals

Soufiane El Bakkali is a Moroccan steeplechaser who is the current world champion in the event.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen

World champion in 5000m and 1500m
European records for 1500m and 3000m

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a Norwegian middle-distance runner who is the current world champion in the 1500 meters and the 5000 meters.

Kelvin Kiptum

London and Chicago Marathon winner
Marathon world record holder

Kelvin Kiptum is a Kenyan marathon runner who is the current world record holder in the event. He is also the defending world champion.

Pierce LePage

World champion
World leader

Pierce LePage is a Canadian decathlete who is the current world champion in the event.

Noah Lyles

World 100m and 200m champion
World leader and undefeated in six finals in 200m

Noah Lyles is an American sprinter who is the current world champion in the 200 meters. He is also the defending Olympic champion in the event.

Karsten Warholm

World 400m hurdles champion
European Indoor 400m champion

Karsten Warholm is a Norwegian hurdler who is the current world record holder in the 400m hurdles.

Alvaro Martin

World 20km and 35km race walk champion
World leader in 20km race walk.

Alvaro Martin is a Spanish racewalker who is the current world champion in the 20-kilometer race walk

Miltiadis Tentoglou

World champion
European Indoor champion

Miltiadis Tentoglou is a Greek long jumper who is the current world champion in the event.

World Athletics has initiated the voting process for the Athlete of the Year. The council’s vote carries a 50% weight in the result, while Athletics Family and public votes each contribute 25%. Fans can cast their votes on World Athletics’ social media platforms, with ‘likes’ and retweets counting as votes.

Voting concludes on October 28. The top ten finalists (5 women and 5 men) will be unveiled on November 13-14, and the winners will be announced on December 11 through the social media handle.

Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.