The Laureus World Sports Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, honoured the best in the business this week.
Dutch Formula One champion Max Verstappen and Jamaican Olympic sprint superstar Elaine Thompson-Herah have been named Laureus Sportsman and Laureus Sportswoman of the year.
“I’m the first Dutch driver to win the World Championship, so the reaction back in Holland was amazing from all the newspapers and fans, it’s something we’ll never forget. It means a lot to be recognised for this award, one of the highest ones in the world, so I’m incredibly happy,” said Verstappen who won the World Championship on the last lap of the final race of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.
“I have watched that [100 metres] race about a thousand times now. I would say I am very, very proud, but I cannot dwell on the past. Even though it’s very special, it’s memories. I cannot just sit and say ‘okay, I’m a double Olympic champion, I’m a five-time Olympic gold medallist’.
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