Tom Pidcock Claims Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year After Thrilling Olympic Victory
British cyclist Tom Pidcock wins the Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year following his dramatic Olympic mountain bike gold in Paris.
British cyclist Tom Pidcock has been honored as the Action Sportsperson of the Year at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards. The 25-year-old defended his Olympic mountain bike title in a nail-biting performance at the 2024 Paris Games, overcoming a puncture and a wheel change to secure gold.
Pidcock's victory cements his place among cycling greats, becoming the fourth British cyclist to win this award, following in the footsteps of Jamie Bestwick (2014), Rachel Atherton (2017), and Beth Shriever (2022).
Other Laureus Highlights
- Simone Biles (USA) was named Sportswoman of the Year for a record-equalling fourth time, marking her triumphant return to gymnastics with three golds and a silver at the Olympics.
- Mondo Duplantis (Sweden) claimed the Sportsman of the Year award after breaking his own world record to win Olympic gold in pole vaulting.
- Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona winger, won the Breakthrough Award for his stellar performance in Spain's Euro 2024 victory.
- Real Madrid was crowned Team of the Year after securing the La Liga title and a record 15th European Cup.
- Tennis legend Rafael Nadal received the Sporting Icon Award following his retirement in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slam titles.
Full Laureus Awards List
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Sportsman of the Year | Mondo Duplantis |
| Sportswoman of the Year | Simone Biles |
| Team of the Year | Real Madrid |
| Breakthrough of the Year | Lamine Yamal |
| Comeback of the Year | Rebeca Andrade |
| Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability | Jiang Yuyan |
| Action Sportsperson of the Year | Tom Pidcock |
| Sport for Good Award | Kick4Life |
| Sporting Icon Award | Rafael Nadal |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Kelly Slater |
Pidcock's resilience and determination have not only earned him this prestigious accolade but also inspired a new generation of cyclists. His journey is a testament to the spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance.
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