Jamaican sprinter Thompson-Hera named 'World Sportswoman of the Year'

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Category : Sports Published on: April 28 2022

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Elaine Thompson-Herah, Max Verstappen and Tom Brady scooped the biggest prizes at the Laureus World Sports Awards. Sprint sensation Thompson-Herah was named World Sportswoman of the Year.
Tom Brady won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thompson-Herrah achieved a historic 'double double' at Tokyo 2020, becoming the first woman in history to successfully win the 100m and 200m at the Olympics.

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Jamaican sprinter Thompson-Hera named 'World Sportswoman of the Year'