# Laureus Awards: The world’s most decorated gymnast, Simone Biles, was named the sportswoman of the year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men’s honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal won the Breakthrough of the Year award, while Real Madrid won the Laureus World Team of the Year award. Swimmer Yuyan Jiang won the Sportsperson of the Year with a disability award. Twenty-two-time Grand Slam tennis champion Rafael Nadal was honoured with the Laureus sporting icon award.
Laureus Awards: Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win top honours at the Laureus World Sports Awards