Bolt wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year for 4th time
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February 13, 2017

Bolt wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year for 4th time

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Track & field legend Usain Bolt claimed his fourth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award this afternoon.

The 30-year-old Jamaican, who previously won the award in 2009, 2010 and 2013, staved off competition from Rio Olympics 5,000 and 10,000 metres champion Mo Farah and tennis gold medal winner Andy Murray, who were shortlisted, along with football megastar Ronaldo and NBA basketball superstars Lebron James and Stephen Curry.

Bolt moments ago posted on Instagram: “Humbled and Honoured. Winning my 4th @LaureusSport sportsman award. Thanks to the @LaureusSport academy and all my fans”.

Meanwhile, Sportswoman of the Year, a category in which sprint queen Elaine Thompson was nominated, went to American gymnast Simone Biles. Other nominees were swimmer Katie Ledecky and quarter-mile silver medallist Allyson Felix — as well as world tennis number Angelique Kerber of Germany and British cyclist Laura Kenny.

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