World Athletics Awards 2025: Nominees for men's, women's Track Athlete of the Year revealed
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Voting for the World Athletics Awards 2025 are now open for fans.
The World Athletics Awards 2025 are here, and the nominees for Women’s and Men’s Track Athlete of the Year have just been announced.
Five top performers in each category have been shortlisted, and fans will now get the chance to vote to decide the two finalists for each.
World Athlete of the Year – how it works?
The World Athlete of the Year award recognizes the best performers of the season. The nominees are chosen based on their achievements throughout the year, with a special focus on events like the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Fans and experts then get to vote to help decide which athletes will make it to the final round and compete for the ultimate honor.
Nominees for 2025 Women’s Track Athlete of the Year:
Femke Bol, Netherlands• World and Diamond League 400m hurdles champion• Undefeated in the 400m hurdles, with the top three performances of the year
Beatrice Chebet, Kenya• World 5000m and 10,000m champion• World 5000m record
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, USA• World 100m, 200m and 4x100m champion• Undefeated in the 100m, with the top five performances of the year
Faith Kipyegon, Kenya• World 1500m champion and 5000m silver• World 1500m record
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, USA• World 400m and 4x400m champion • Undefeated in 400m and 400m hurdles, with second-fastest 400m of all time
Nominees for 2025 Men’s Track Athlete of the Year:
Rai Benjamin, USA• World 400m hurdles champion• Two of the top three 400m hurdles performances of the year
Jimmy Gressier, France• World 10,000m champion and 5000m bronze medallist• Diamond League 3000m champion
Noah Lyles, USA• World 200m and 4x100m champion and 100m bronze medallist• Unbeaten in the 200m, including the Diamond League title
Cordell Tinch, USA• World and Diamond League 110m hurdles champion• Four of the top six performances of the year
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kenya• World and Diamond League 800m champion• Four of the top six performances of the year
Also Read: India’s best moments at World Athletics Championships 2025
How can fans vote?
The vote to determine the Track Athlete of the Year finalists is now open on World Athletics social media platforms – on Facebook, Instagram and X. It will close on 19 October.
The nominees for the Field Athlete of the Year awards will be announced on 20 October and the nominees for the Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year awards will be announced on 27 October.
The overall women’s and men’s World Athlete of the Year award winners will be selected from among the track, field and out of stadium category winners.
What are the World Athletics Awards 2025?
The awards celebrate the best performances in track and field over the year, recognizing outstanding athletes in multiple categories including track, field, and out-of-stadium events.
Who are the nominees for Men’s Track Athlete of the Year 2025?
The nominees are: Rai Benjamin (USA), Jimmy Gressier (France), Noah Lyles (USA), Cordell Tinch (USA), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya).
Who are the nominees for Women’s Track Athlete of the Year 2025?
The nominees are: Femke Bol (Netherlands), Beatrice Chebet (Kenya), Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA), Faith Kipyegon (Kenya), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA).
How are the Track Athlete of the Year finalists chosen?
A public vote is being held on World Athletics social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X) to select the finalists.
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