Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James were held back when sprint King Usain Bolt won the 'Sportsman of the Year' trophy for the fourth time. Gymnast Simone Biles achieved the top honor in the women's category at the Laureus World Awards.

Bolt stands 1.95 meters whereas Biles measures just 1.45 meters but both were giants at the Rio Olympics.
Bolt won this award back in 2009then in 2010 and 2013. Now he has walked away with 'Oscar of Sports' for the fourth time joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams and Kelly Slater as four-time Laureus award winner.

“I am sorry to have broken your record” Bolt said while receiving the award. He added "Thanks for the wonderful award. Laureus is one of the biggest awards for me. This is my fourth award and to be equalling it with someone like Roger Federer is great. I am in great company. It is special."

Simone Biles clinching the 'Sportswoman of the Year' said "Wow! I am speechless, it’s an honour to receive this award from Prince Albert and Nadia Comaneci who I looked up to for so many years. This award isn’t only for me but also for all the other nominees in my category. We went through everything to be where we are, we have achieved so much, so thank you so much."

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