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Laureus Awards Betting Headlines
Emma Raducanu wins the Laureus Breakthrough Of The Year category
The Laurus Sportswoman of the Year was more competitive, but Elaine Thompson-Herah (Olympic Sprinter) took the honour.
Max Verstappen the F1 World Champion win the Sportsman Of the Year award.
Laureus 2022 Awards
The Laureus Sports Awards celebrates sporting achievements from both teams and individuals throughout the year.
First awarded in 2000 there are 8 categories as follows.
| Award |
|---|
| Laureus World Sportsman Of the Year |
| Laureus World Sportswoman Of the Year |
| Laureus World Team Of the Year |
| Laureus World Comeback Of the Year |
| Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year |
| Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year |
| Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability |
| Laureus Best Sporting Moment of the Year |
The ceremony is scheduled to take place in April.
Laureus Betting Odds are available in selected categories, although only the best betting sites currently have live markets.
Laureus World Sportsman Of the Year
| Year | Laureus World Sportsman Of The Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | F1 |
| 2021 | Rafael Nadal | Tennis |
| 2020 | Lionel Messi | Football |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | F1 |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Tennis |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Tennis |
| 2016 | Usain Bolt | Athletics |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Tennis |
| 2014 | Sebastian Vettel | F1 |
| 2013 | Usain Bolt | Athletics |
| 2012 | Novak Djokovic | Tennis |
| 2011 | Rafael Nadal | Tennis |
| 2010 | Usain Bolt | Athletics |
Laureus World Sportswoman Of The Year
| Year | Laureus World Sportswomen Of The Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Elaine Thompson | Athletics |
| 2021 | Naomi Osaka | Tennis |
| 2021 | Simone Biles | Gymnastics |
| 2019 | Simone Biles | Gymnastics |
| 2018 | Serena Williams | Tennis |
| 2017 | Simone Biles | Gymnastics |
| 2016 | Serena Williams | Tennis |
| 2015 | Genzebe Dibaba | Athletics |
| 2014 | Missy Franklin | Swimming |
| 2013 | Jessica Ennis | Athletics |
| 2012 | Vivian Cheruiyot | Athletics |
| 2011 | Lindsay Vonn | Alpine Skiing |
| 2010 | Serena Williams | Tennis |
Laureus Team Of The Year
| Year | Laureus Team Of The Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy National Team | Football (Soccer) |
| 2021 | Bayern Munich | Football |
| 2020 | South Africa National Team | Rugby Union |
| 2019 | France National Team | Football (Soccer) |
| 2018 | Mercedes Team | F1 |
| 2017 | Chicago Cubs | Baseball |
| 2016 | New Zealand National Team | Rugby Union |
| 2015 | Germany National Team | Football (Soccer) |
| 2014 | Bayern Munich | Football (Soccer) |
| 2013 | Europe Ryder Cup Team | Golf |
| 2012 | Barcelona | Football (Soccer) |
| 2011 | Spain National team | Football (Soccer) |
| 2010 | Brawn Team | F1 |
Laureus Breakthrough Of The Year
| Year | Laureus Breakthrough Of The Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Emma Radecanu | Tennis |
| 2021 | Patrick Mahomes | NFL |
| 2020 | Egan Bernal | Cycling |
| 2019 | Naomi Osaka | Tennis |
| 2018 | Sergio Garcia | Gol |
| 2017 | Nico Rosberg | F1 |
| 2015 | Jordan Speith | Golf |
| 2014 | Daniel Riccardo | F1 |
| 2013 | Marc Marquez | Moto GP |
| 2012 | Rory Mcllroy | Golf |
| 2011 | Martin Kaymer | Golf |
| 2010 | Jenson Button | F1 |
Betting Awards
Betting on award shows has grown over the last 10 years with the bigger online bookmakers offering these annual events.
Betting exchanges have also got involved with Betfair normally leading the way followed by Smarkets.
If you are new to placing a bet please check out any of the betting school pages where a range of helpful articles are available
For the latest sports betting headlines please visit the betting news pages which are updated daily.
Laureus Comeback Of The Year
The Laureus Comeback Of The Year award recognises those competitors who have overcome injury, illness, adversity, disappointment or failure and bounced back to triumph in sport.
| Year | Laureus Comeback Of The Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sky Brown | Skateboarding |
| 2021 | Maxence Parrot | Snowboarding |
| 2020 | Sophia Florsch | Motor Racing |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods | Golf |
| 2018 | Roger Federer | Tennis |
| 2017 | Michael Phelps | Swimming |
| 2016 | Dan Carter | Rugby Union |
| 2015 | Schalk Burger | Rugby Union |
| 2014 | Rafael Nadal | Tennis |
| 2013 | Felix Sanchez | Athletics |
| 2012 | Darren Clark | Golf |
| 2011 | Valentino Rossi | Moto GP |
| 2010 | Kim Clijsters | Tennis |
