Monaco hosted the prestigious World Athletics Awards on Sunday, celebrating the achievements of the world’s finest athletes at the Princess Grace Theatre...
The event, which brought together some of the biggest stars in athletics, recognized exceptional performances and sportsmanship throughout 2024. A total of nine trophies were awarded, with winners chosen by a combination of votes from World Athletics Council members and the public. The evening began by honouring the Revelation of the Year, with 19-year-old Italian athlete Mati Furl earning the accolade. Furl’s impressive rise from Paris to clinching a bronze medal marked him as one of the sport’s brightest young talents.
The most anticipated moment of the evening was the presentation of the Athlete of the Year awards. Sifan Hassan, a middle-distance running specialist and gold medallist at the Paris Marathon, was crowned the best female athlete. On the men’s side, Letsile Tebogo, who captured gold in the 200m sprint at the Paris Olympics, took home the top honour.
In heartfelt acceptance speeches, both athletes expressed gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the impact of their Olympic victories. “Winning this award is an incredible honour and a testament to the support of fans around the world,” Tebogo shared. Hassan echoed similar sentiments, highlighting how 2024 had been a transformative year for her career.
The awards night underscored Monaco’s role as a hub for global sports, celebrating not only individual excellence but also the unity and inspiration that athletics brings to the world stage.
