The SIver Arrows will hope to defend their Team of the Year crown after winning a fifth straight double-title success, while Hamilton has been nominated for Sportsman of the Year for a fifth time.
The last swimmers to win Laureus Sports Awards in the major individual categories were: Brazilian Daniel Dias, who was named Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability in 2016; Michael Phelps, who won Comeback of the Year in 2017; Rebecca Adlington, who won Breakthrough of the Year in 2009; and Missy Franklin, who won Sportswoman of the Year in 2014.
Hamilton beat Vettel to the title a year ago, securing a fifth world title to move past the German’s tally and leave himself with just Schumacher ahead on seven championships. Luka Modric, who won the Ballon d’Or 2018 on the 3rd December, is up for Best Sports Personality.
The Haryana wrestler, who was stretchered off after dislocating her knee during the quarterfinals of 50kg freestyle event at the 2016 Olympic Games, has been nominated alongside US Tour Championship victor Tiger Woods, who won his first tournament in five years. Read more