Full list of athletes to win Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award

Tennis legend Serena Williams has won the prestigious award a record four times from five nominations.

Aitana Bonmatí was named World Sportswoman of the Year at the recent Laureus Awards 2024. This achievement caps off an exceptional year for the Catalan midfielder. Having secured every major trophy with FC Barcelona, including the league and the Champions League, she has now made history as the first footballer to win the women’s award at the Laureus ceremony.

The Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award is given to the female athlete who has accomplished the most outstanding achievement in her sport during the preceding calendar year. The award was initially presented in 2000 and has since grown to become one of the most prominent sports honors in the world, honoring the achievements of athletes across various disciplines.

"I want to thank all my teammates and the staff of my club and national team who have helped me a lot, and because of them I am here today"@AitanaBonmati reflects on being named the 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year#Laureus24 pic.twitter.com/5kiSzzh0e3

— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 22, 2024

A panel comprised of global sports journalists selects the candidates for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award, with the winner being ultimately determined by votes from members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an association of sporting icons who accomplished the highest level of excellence in their respective sports.

Tennis legends Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, skier Lindsey Vonn, gymnasts Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci have all won the honor. These athletes have all shown outstanding skill, sportsmanship, and dedication to their sport, encouraging future generations of female athletes.

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Let us take a look at the complete list of sportspersons to grab the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award over the years:

• 2024: Aitana Bonmati

• 2023 – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
• 2022 – Elaine Thompson-Herah
• 2021 – Naomi Osaka
• 2020 – Simone Biles
• 2019 – Simone Biles
• 2018 – Serena Williams
• 2017 – Simone Biles
• 2016 – Serena Williams
• 2015 – Genzebe Dibaba
• 2014 – Missy Franklin
• 2013 – Jessica Ennis
• 2012 – Vivian Cheruiyot
• 2011 – Lindsey Vonn
• 2010 – Serena Williams
• 2009 – Yelena Isinbayeva
• 2008 – Justine Henin
• 2007 – Yelena Isinbayeva
• 2006 – Janica Kostelic
• 2005 – Kelly Holmes
• 2004 – Annika Sörenstam
• 2003 – Serena Williams
• 2002 – Jennifer Capriati
• 2001 – Cathy Freeman
• 2000 – Marion Jones

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