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• Max Verstappen (Formula One) and Elaine Thompson-Herah (Athletics) have been named Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year (2021) respectively.
• First held in 2000, annual event honours greatest and most inspirational sporting triumphs of the year and showcases work of Laureus Sport for Good.
• Shortlists for six categories (Sportswoman, Sportsman, Team, Breakthrough, Comeback and Action) are created.
• American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner in 2000.
• Winner list is dominated by Tennis players (11 times), athletes (5) and Formula One drivers (5).
• Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times (5).