US gymnastics star Simone Biles and Serbian tennis world number one Novak Djokovic have been named AIPS Athletes of the Year for the 2023 edition.
This is the result of a poll by the AIPS, in which a panel of 405 journalists from 107 countries voted.
The decorated gymnast has had an unforgettable 2023 and came in first place with a total of 353 votes. Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon came second with 329 votes, while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati was third with 297 votes.
The Serbian star, who has established himself as one of the most prominent champions of all time in tennis and all sports, topped this year’s edition with a total of 616 points.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis came second with 335 points, while Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi finished third with 277 points.
