Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2025 U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrives ahead of the awards ceremony REUTERS/Juan Medina
MADRID (Reuters) -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 awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.
Biles, who won gold medals in the team, all-around and vault competitions, as well as a silver on the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Games to complete a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from events at the Tokyo Olympics, won the Laureus award for the fourth time.
