2024 Laureus World Sports Awards Nominees – [Full List]

The anticipation is building as the prestigious 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards draw near, honouring the outstanding achievements of athletes from a multitude of sporting expertise.

Sportxparte reports that this year’s nominations feature a diverse range of talent, showcasing remarkable feats and inspiring stories that have captured the hearts of sports lovers worldwide.

Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang has made an impact in the swimming world by breaking the world record in the 200m breaststroke and achieving the rare feat of sweeping the 50m, 100m, and 200m titles in a single stroke at a world championship. His dedication & strength in the pool have rightfully earned him a nomination for this year’s awards.

In tennis, the likes of Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and other top players have been shortlisted for the honours, highlighting their exceptional skills and achievements on the court. The competition promises to be fierce as these tennis stars rival for recognition in their respective categories.

Track & field supporters will be delighted to see the inclusion of Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, a formidable sprinter who has demonstrated her speed & agility on the track. Her nomination is a testament to her hard work and determination in the face of formidable competition.

Football fans have much to celebrate with the nominations of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Salma Paralluelo, Sebastien Haller, Aitana Bonmati, & other talented players for various awards. Haaland’s remarkable goal-scoring ability & Messi’s consistent excellence on the field have solidified his position as the greatest of all time by being the only footballer to ever win it.

The awards also recognize the resilience and perseverance of athletes like Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who overcame significant challenges to achieve success in their respective sports. Their stories serve as a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes & fans alike.

As we eagerly await the announcement of the winners at the awards ceremony in Madrid, it is clear that the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards will be a celebration of talent, dedication, & sportsmanship. The nominees represent the best of the best in the world of sports, embodying the spirit of excellence and achievement that mark the sporting world.

Full list of nominees for the 2024 Laureus Awards

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024 nominees: Novak Djokovic (Serbia, tennis); Mondo Duplantis (Sweden, athletics); Erling Haaland (Norway, football); Noah Lyles (USA, athletics); Lionel Messi (Argentina, football); Max Verstappen (Netherlands, motor racing)

Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year 2024 nominees: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, football); Shericka Jackson (Jamaica, athletics); Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics); Sha’Carri Richardson (USA, athletics); Mikaela Shiffrin (USA, Alpine skiing); Iga Swiatek (Poland, tennis)

Laureus World Team of the Year 2024 nominees: Europe Ryder Cup team (golf); Germany men’s basketball team; Manchester City FC (England, football); Red Bull Racing Formula One team (Austria); South Africa Springboks (rugby union); Spain women’s football team

Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year 2024 nominees: Jude Bellingham (England, football); Linda Caicedo (Colombia, football); Coco Gauff (USA, tennis); Qin Haiyang (People’s Republic of China, swimming); Josh Kerr (Great Britain, athletics); Salma Paralluelo (Spain, football)

Laureus World Comeback of the Year 2024 nominees: Simone Biles (USA, artistic gymnastics); Sébastien Haller (Côte d’Ivoire, football); Katarina Johnson-Thompson (England, athletics); Siya Kolisi (South Africa, rugby union); Jamal Murray (Canada, basketball); Marketa Vondrousova (Czechia, tennis)

Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability 2024 nominees: Simone Barlaam (Italy, para-swimming); Danylo Chufarov (Ukraine, para-swimming); Diede de Groot (Nethe Netherlands, wheelchair tennis); Luca Ekler (Hungary, para-athletics); Nicole Murray (New Zealand, para-cycling); Markus Rehm (Germany, para-athletics)

Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year 2024 nominees: Rayssa Leal (Brazil, skateboarding); Caroline Marks (USA, surfing); Kirsten Neuschäfer (South Africa, sailing); Bethany Shriever (Great Britain, BMX racing); Filipe Toledo (Brazil, surfing); Arisa Trew (Australia, skateboarding)

Laureus Sport for Good Award 2024 nominees: Bola Pra Frente (Brazil), Dancing Grounds (USA), Fundación Rafa Nadal (Spain); ISF Cambodia; Justice Desk Africa (South Africa); Obiettivo Napoli (Italy)