Thompson-Herah named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
The Awards recognise the greatest sporting achievements of 2021 and are the premier honours event on the international sporting calendar.
Sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah has been named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
The Awards recognise the greatest sporting achievements of 2021 and are the premier honours event on the international sporting calendar.
The fleet-footed Jamaica, who defended her 100 and 200 metres Olympic titles in Tokyo, and also won a third gold in the 4 x 100m relay, has been described as the female Usain Bolt.
She said of her recognition: “I know Usain Bolt has won Laureus Awards before, so to bring this trophy back home to the Caribbean, also in Jamaica, is very special.
“I have watched that [100 metres] race about a thousand times now. I would say I am very, very proud, but I cannot dwell on the past. Even though it’s very special, it’s memories. I cannot just sit and say ‘OK, I’m a double Olympic champion, I’m a five-time Olympic gold medallist.
“I have to continue working because my motivation is to be even better. I told myself that I want to be the greatest female sprinter, so I am just going to focus on what the future holds for me.”
