Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton shared the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award while Gymnastics star Simone Biles was named the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year for the third time.
Biles won five gold medals, including a record fifth all-around title, at the 2019 world championships in Stuttgart. That made her the most decorated gymnast ever at worlds with 25 medals.
The men's award was shared for the first time, with Messi and Hamilton getting an equal share of the votes from fans worldwide.
The team of the year was awarded to the Springboks after their World Cup
[Source: TVNZ]
